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 187
Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.
Artificial intelligence firm Ambit begins investment round
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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uc
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crm
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cx
The raise is intended to capitalise on trends accelerated by COVID-19, including the rapid adoption of messaging by consumers and 24/7 online shopping.
Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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smb
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wfh
50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.
The new normal of cybersecurity: Ransomware, phishing and zero trust
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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ddos
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malware
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ransomware
Cyber criminals have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, with phishing, DDoS and ransomware attacks on the rise, says A10 Networks.
APAC businesses unsure if cybersecurity defences are up to scratch
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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spending
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covid-19
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recogni
Over half of Asia-Pacific businesses are unsure if their cybersecurity defenses can combat hackers' new strategies, according to EY.
University of Auckland students win trans-Tasman IT Challenge
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
University of Auckland students have won the trans-Tasman MYOB IT Challenge with an app designed to help SMEs gain customer insights.
Top 5 cloud migration concerns revealed
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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multi-cloud
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cloud adoption
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cloud services
Organisations are embracing the cloud for competitive edge and customer experiences, not just operational efficiencies, says Next Pathway research.
Security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure on the rise
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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iot
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industrial iot
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datacentre infrastructure
Vulnerability disclosures in industrial control systems have surged as cyber attacks on critical infrastructure raise security concerns, says Claroty.
Dell Technologies announces monitors for the professional at home
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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network infrastructure
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
Dell Technologies introduces updates to its monitor ranges, including a new portable monitor and video conferencing monitors.
COVID-19 lockdowns make New Zealand business sitting ducks for a cyberattack
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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unify
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covid-19
New Zealand's lockdowns may lead to a surge in cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized businesses at risk, warns cyber security expert Samrat Choudhury.
Trend Micro bolsters security offering with complete device and identity protection
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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mdm
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smart home
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cybersecurity
The solution brings together identity theft and dark web monitoring, WiFi protection, password manager and parental controls.
Are you prepared for the surge in ransomware?
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have increased by 900% in H1 2020, causing breaches for organisations globally, says ThreatQuotient's Anthony Stitt.
Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.
Employee experience critical in remote working environments - study
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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payroll systems
Remote working has had a significantly positive impact on the employee experience, with 63% saying their companies will make it permanent.
Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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cert
Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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devops
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apm
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open source
Kaspersky has updated its Hybrid Cloud Security solution, including hardening defences for Linux and extending protection for DevOps.
Ransomware attacks surging as ransom amounts skyrocket
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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ransomware
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malware
The grim outlook for the future of ransomware leaves no one spared from financial damage or brand-crushing headlines.
Cloudera introduces DataFlow for public cloud on AWS
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
While the cloud provides an easy outlet for processing or storing massive volumes, there are multiple challenges that must be addressed.
Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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dark net
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dark web
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covid-19
Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.
McAfee Enterprise integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to strengthen cloud security
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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uc
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cloud security
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casb
MVISION Cloud for Dynamics 365 provides an advanced set of security tools that are delivered via API, enabling holistic security controls across Dynamics 365.