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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 24

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Endor Labs unveils tools to enhance OSS security efforts
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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application security
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open source
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remediation
Endor Labs unveiled Upgrade Impact Analysis and Endor Magic Patches at Black Hat, offering new tools to tackle OSS security risks and accelerate vulnerability remediation.
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Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
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Study reveals Australian drivers' tech hesitations
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cartech
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llms
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ai
Australian drivers are wary of new vehicle tech, with 44% uneasy about autonomous driving and 36% anxious over data collection.
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New CSA guide addresses securing LLM-backed software systems
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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llms
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cloud security alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance releases critical guidance for secure integration of Large Language Models, addressing unique risks and design principles.
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UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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dei
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ai
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cybersecurity
Heidrick and Struggles’ 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.
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Iceland launches IceCloud for eco-friendly cloud solutions
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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dr
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dei
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power / energy
IceCloud Integrated Services launches in Iceland, offering renewable energy-powered cloud solutions through a new collaboration.
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Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai agents
Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.
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Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Jamf partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to boost cloud and AI solutions on Azure. Jamf Pro to be available on Azure Marketplace by late 2024.
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New Relic named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 12th year
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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apm
New Relic has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, continuing its unmatched streak since 2012.
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Getty Images unveils faster AI with NVIDIA partnership
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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nvidia
Getty Images unveils new partnership with NVIDIA to launch a faster AI model, doubling speed and enhancing quality.
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NEXTDC opens pioneering data centre in Darwin with Vocus
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
NEXTDC, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus, has launched a new data centre in Darwin, aimed at boosting regional tech capabilities.
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Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.
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Dell and Nutanix unveil new hybrid cloud solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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ai
Dell Technologies and Nutanix have launched Dell XC Plus, a new hybrid cloud solution, aiming to streamline management and enhance performance with AI and machine learning.
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Pure Storage joins Ultra Ethernet Consortium for AI & HPC push
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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storage
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hpc
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casb
Pure Storage joins the Ultra Ethernet Consortium to develop advanced AI and HPC networking solutions, enhancing Ethernet technology for enterprise use.
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Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
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Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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application security
Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.
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UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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policy abuse
UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.
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Amplitude named Leader in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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devops
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apm
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data privacy
Amplitude earns top spot in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions, excelling in 11 criteria including advanced experimentation and pricing.
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Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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headphones
UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.