About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 171
80% of organisations say infrastructure access is top strategic priority
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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multi-cloud
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devops
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apm
StrongDM, the infrastructure access platform, announced the results of a new survey of 600 DevOps professionals in 2022: The Year of Access.
Virsec looks at next stage of growth with new exec appointment
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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job moves
Cybersecurity firm Virsec has appointed technology industry veteran Brian Marlier as its chief revenue officer to drive its next stage of growth.
More than 40 billion records exposed in 2021 - research
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Ransomware had a monumental impact on organisations in 2021, responsible for approximately 38% of all breaches, and 31% of breaches in APAC.
Check Point launches Quantum Lightspeed Firewalls to introduce network security revolution
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
Cyber security firm Check Point Software Technologies has announced the extension of the Check Point Quantum portfolio.
Surfshark adds a website safety warning feature to its browser extension
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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vpns
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online safety
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browsers
Surfshark created website safety warning feature that encourages people to be more mindful about the data they are giving to websites and digital platforms.
Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky experts uncover APT attacks by BlueNoroff, resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for small and medium-sized companies worldwide.
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
Supply chain woes set to continue in 2022 - Shopify
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Shopify predicts that supply chain woes will continue in 2022, with shipping delays, costs, and manufacturing delays among the top concerns for businesses.
CrowdStrike ranks #1 for modern endpoint security for second year running
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike has secured the top spot for Modern Endpoint Security revenue market share for the second time in a row, according to a new IDC report.
New programme launches to help start-ups reap full rewards of cloud
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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civo
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cloud services
Pure-play cloud-native service provider Civo has launched a new Startup programme to help emerging businesses on their technology journey.
Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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charity
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emergency services
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vodafone
Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
The pandemic has increased the risk of cyber crime due to the acceleration of digital tools, says Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe.
Ingram Micro shakes up leadership team with new global CEO
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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ingram micro
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distributors
Paul Bay has been named the new global chief executive at Ingram Micro, replacing Alain Monié, who has transitioned to the role of executive chairman.
Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cryptocurrency
2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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lenovo
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hp
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pc shipments
Worldwide PC shipments grew by 1% in Q4 2021, reaching 92.7 million units, while total shipments in 2021 reached 348.8 million units - the highest since 2012.
Thycotic named Gartner Peer Insights customers’ choice for Privileged Access Management
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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pam
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centrify
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gartner
ThycoticCentrify has been named a Customers Choice in the December 2021 Gartner Peer Insights report for privileged access management.
WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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risk based security
WordPress vulnerabilities have more than doubled in 2021, with 77% of them being exploitable, according to Risk Based Security.
Palo Alto Networks joins Microsoft 365 Networking Partner Program
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
The move will allow the company to provide direct and efficient connectivity for Microsoft 365 users through the Prisma Access service.
Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.