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.
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Trend Micro boosts AI security with NVIDIA integration
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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hyperscale
Trend Micro and NVIDIA’s new collaboration brings AI to sovereign and private clouds, providing secure, compliance-focused data handling for global organisations.
Agencies welcome Google cookie delay; Circana data crucial
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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google
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digital marketing
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advertising
Google’s delay in removing third-party cookies offers temporary respite for agencies. Circana emphasises the need for precise data, launching Audiences for Australia to help optimise campaigns.
Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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edge computing
The edge data centre market will soar to USD $317 billion by 2026, fuelled by the rise of IoT and generative AI, marking a 107% growth.
SentinelOne & Google Cloud strengthen cyber defence collaboration
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
SentinelOne and Google Cloud are enhancing their partnership to bolster enterprise cybersecurity, leveraging AI and shared telemetry data for improved threat detection and defence.
Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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developers
A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.
Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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malware
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edutech
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ransomware
A Cloudflare survey finds 41% of Australian businesses faced data breaches in the last year, with 50% paying ransoms despite prior pledges against it.
UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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storage
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ai
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cybersecurity
A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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industrial control systems
Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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leadership
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spending
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investment
Experts are weighing in on how the UK Labour government might address the nation's innovation challenges, and what it means for businesses.
UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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it training
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ai
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google
In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.
Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards for instant insights
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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ai
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ecommerce
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healthtech
Piwik PRO unveils real-time dashboards, offering users immediate insights into key metrics for swift decision-making, vital for sectors like publishing and finance.
Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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mdm
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iot
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breach prevention
Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.
Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
Tenable launches new features to streamline vulnerability management
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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incident response
Tenable releases new Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response tools to aid IT and cloud environments in prioritising and addressing critical security threats.
99% of Global 2000 firms linked to breached vendors
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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solarwinds
Study shows 99% of Global 2000 firms are linked to vendors with breaches, underscoring urgent need for robust supply chain cybersecurity amid new SEC rules.
Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.
Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
Appdome unveils GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Appdome launches GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center to bolster mobile app security by offering real-time, context-specific threat solutions.