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 66
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
Sophos exposes China-linked cyberespionage in Southeast Asia
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos' latest report uncovers a sophisticated China-linked cyberespionage campaign targeting Southeast Asian entities.
AI revolution: Sage predicts major 2030 accounting changes
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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sage
Study predicts sweeping AI-driven changes, with advancements in continuous accounting, enhanced risk management, and ethical AI leadership for SMBs.
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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iag
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austcyber
Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.
Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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martech
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microsoft
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adobe
Microsoft and Adobe have rolled out urgent security updates, tackling critical Zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and key applications this month.
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.
Samsung launches AI Heat Pump Combo in New Zealand
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ai
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samsung
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ml
Samsung debuts the Bespoke AI Heat Pump Combo in New Zealand, merging washer and dryer with advanced AI, due for release on 23rd September 2024.
Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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uc
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virtual classroom
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microsoft teams
Gallagher Security launches its innovative Virtual Classroom in Asia, enhancing technician training with cloud-based solutions.
New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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genai
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ai
New Aim transitions to Google Cloud, enhancing AI access for Australian e-tailers like Bunnings and Woolworths while cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.
Australian law firms ill-equipped for rising cyber threats
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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law
Australian law firms are critically underprepared for escalating cyber threats, with over half citing cyber security as their main challenge.
Straits Interactive launches DPOinBOX AI to boost data governance
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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productivity
Straits Interactive launches DPOinBOX AI, a generative AI tool for enhancing data protection compliance and productivity for Data Protection Officers.
Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees’ DEX
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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kpis
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communication
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employees
Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.
Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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smb
A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.
AI survey reveals growing distrust in tech giants, call for regulation
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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llms
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ai
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transparency
A new survey has found 79% of people distrust big tech companies in artificial intelligence; while 76% demand stricter regulations.
Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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google
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shares
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lightyear
Trading app downloads soar by 47% in 2024, with 7.3 million new users added, reports SplitMetrics. Trade Republic leads new user gains, Robinhood tops lifetime downloads.
Air conditioning upgrade enhances Royal Free Hospital's IT efficiency
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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government
Royal Free Hospital has completed a crucial air conditioning upgrade at its data centre, enhancing IT efficiency while maintaining operations during the project.
UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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risk & compliance
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ai
Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.
Tech leaders urge substantial digital investments in Malaysia’s Budget 2025
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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blockchain
As Malaysia awaits Budget 2025, tech leaders, including entrepreneur Georg Chmiel, call for AI, blockchain, and digital investments to propel the nation's global tech standing.