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 257
DDoS attack volumes on the rise - report
Tue, 25th May 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
By the end of 2020, the extortionists started circling back to earlier victims who did not pay ransom in earlier attempts, reusing their attack research.
Poor service quality costing companies significant revenue
Fri, 21st May 2021
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crm
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uc
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cx
Businesses risk losing customers due to inconsistencies in the efficiency and quality of service across channels.
Palo Alto Networks introduces complete Zero Trust network security
Fri, 21st May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks unveils innovations for easier adoption of Zero Trust, including a CASB, URL filtering, and DNS security capabilities.
Data poorly understood, inadequately valued and badly managed - report
Fri, 21st May 2021
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Global businesses are losing billions of dollars due to poor management and understanding of data, according to a report from Anmut.
Data warehouse and analytics professionals under increased pressure - report
Fri, 21st May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data warehouse and analytics professionals are facing increased pressure to develop new data sets faster than ever, according to WhereScape.
Vectra AI identifies top 10 threat detections across Azure AD and Office 365
Fri, 21st May 2021
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Vectra AI's latest report warns of critical threats within Microsoft Azure AD and Office 365, highlighting the need for enhanced visibility and security.
Microsoft NZ launches new Teams features
Fri, 21st May 2021
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Microsoft personal features on Teams are now available in New Zealand, allowing users to connect, plan, and organise things in one place.
CrowdStrike launches industry-first adversary-focused cloud security solution
Thu, 20th May 2021
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devops
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
CrowdStrike introduces adversary-focused cloud security solution, CrowdStrike Falcon Horizon, with real-time telemetry and behavioural detection.
Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Thu, 20th May 2021
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dei
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skillsoft
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esg
Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.
Corporate scandals, misinformation disestablish public trust
Wed, 19th May 2021
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branding
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analyst report
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partners
Corporate and governmental scandals have rocked public trust, leaving an opportunity for businesses to step in, research by Forrester shows.
Data quality and skills shortage holding businesses back from data empowerment
Tue, 18th May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations face significant challenges to data-driven decision making, including skills gaps and data quality, says erwin by Quest report.
Ransomware attackers bolder than ever
Tue, 18th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware ecosystem is complex with various actors involved, says cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Educating ourselves is key to fighting them.
Android stalkerware on the rise
Tue, 18th May 2021
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smartphones
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spying
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eset
ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
Pure Storage unveils next evolution of Modern Data Experience strategy
Mon, 17th May 2021
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storage
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage unveils its Modern Data Experience vision and strategy, offering cloud-ready solutions to transform data into business opportunities.
Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces
Mon, 17th May 2021
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ddos
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whatsapp
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cybercriminals
Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
Barracuda sees strong momentum across cloud email security solutions
Mon, 17th May 2021
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks reports strong momentum in email security solutions, driven by increased Office 365 adoption and demand for Barracuda Sentinel.
Most wanted malware Dridex remains in top position amidst global surge in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Dridex trojan remains the most prevalent malware, often used in the initial stages of ransomware attacks, says Check Point Research.
Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.
Global chip shortage to persist until second quarter of 2022
Fri, 14th May 2021
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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analyst report
The global semiconductor shortage is predicted to continue until at least Q2 2022, with device shortages expected until Q4 2022, says Gartner.
Business leaders failing to use data for critical business decisions
Fri, 14th May 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Business leaders fail to use data for critical decisions, despite understanding its importance, according to research by Talend.