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 186
Cryptocurrency users to benefit from increased range of currencies
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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trading technologies
New Swyftx crypto trading platform launching in New Zealand, offering access to over 280 coins - a 70% increase locally.
Threefold increase in targeted ransomware attacks in 2021
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have increased by 288% in Q2 2021, with data leaks and double extortion becoming prevalent, warns NCC Group.
Business leaders concerned ex-employees can access corporate data
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Almost 50% of UK business leaders are concerned that former employees have knowledge of passwords that grant access to corporate data.
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.
Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.
New spear phishing detection and response service launched for Microsoft 365
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
SlashNext has launched its Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365, aiming to detect targeted attacks with accuracy.
Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
The number of complaints received by the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme has grown on average by 14% year on year.
New artificial intelligence application attracts 100 investors in first week of launch
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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ai
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investment
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communication
New AI tool GetMee aims to tackle declining communication skills caused by the pandemic. Over 100 investors back the launch.
Fitbit extends health partnership
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Fitbit and Diabetes New Zealand have announced an extension to their multi-year partnership, are five years of doing business together.
Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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healthtech
The initiative aims to ensure technologies are designed and implemented in ways that are privacy-protecting, user-controlled, equitable, and interoperable.
Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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iaas
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.
AusNet signs 5-year deal with Microsoft as it ramps up cloud and AI options
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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data analytics
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public cloud
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martech
Microsoft has announced a strategic partnership with AusNet Services, which has selected Azure as its preferred cloud platform.
Google and Microsoft pledge $30 billion to fight cyber crime
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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google
Microsoft and Facebook will invest $20 billion and $10 billion respectively in fighting cyber security and fraud.
Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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malware
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.
Hackers targeting home Wi-Fi routers to steal data
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
New research reveals that 1 in 6 users fail to protect their Wi-Fi routers, making them susceptible to new phishing attacks.
Planning for the next catastrophe: Disaster Recovery during COVID-19
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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dr
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cloud services
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routed
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for effective Disaster Recovery plans in the IT landscape, says Andrew Cruise from Routed.
Fastly lists next-gen web application firewall on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fastly has made its next-gen web application firewall available in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace, offering comprehensive protection to businesses.
IT execs fear trickle-down of Nation State attack tools will hurt business
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
IT executives fear the trickle-down of Nation State tools and techniques will hurt their business, according to a new survey by HP Wolf Security.
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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mental health
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technology addiction
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online services
COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.