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About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 39
Ransomware attacks reach record levels in January 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
January witnessed an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, surging to 590 incidents, as NCC Group warns of escalating cyber threats amid global instability.
AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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financial systems
AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.
Veeam partners with Microsoft to enhance AI data resilience
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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data protection
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cloud security
Veeam has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft, integrating AI to boost data resilience for clients, including 77% of Fortune 500 companies.
Red Hat OpenShift 4.18 release enhances virtualisation
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Red Hat has launched OpenShift 4.18, enhancing hybrid cloud management with improved virtual machine functionality and generative AI support, focusing on security and efficiency.
Teleport launches new machine & workload identity solution
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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pam
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iam
Teleport has unveiled its Machine & Workload Identity Solution, aiming to streamline identity management for both human and machine entities in complex infrastructures.
Forcepoint unveils DDR system for enhanced data security
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Forcepoint has launched a new Data Detection and Response system, enhancing data security with AI-driven insights and automated risk management.
NTT DATA teams with Palo Alto for 5G security service
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
NTT DATA has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to launch a managed security service enhancing the safety of private 5G networks in industrial sectors.
Enterprises set to waste USD $44.5bn on cloud by 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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finops
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orchestration
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automation
A recent report reveals organisations are set to waste USD $44.5 billion on cloud infrastructure by 2025 due to poor coordination between FinOps and development teams.
Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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biometrics
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smart home
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api
In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.
LRN unveils Catalyst Reveal tool for ethics compliance
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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ethics
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data management
LRN has announced the global relaunch of its Catalyst Reveal solution in March 2025, featuring enhanced data management tools for compliance professionals.
Cyber report warns of AI-driven threats & quicker attacks
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveals that 86% of major cyber incidents in 2024 caused operational downtime and financial loss, amid escalating threats.
AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A new report from WalkMe reveals that while AI investments in enterprises are set to surge by 64% to USD $23 million, workforce readiness lags far behind.
Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, a novel AI-driven cybersecurity model designed to enhance threat prediction and prevention using vast global data.
Ransomware tactics evolve, posing challenges for MSPs
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
A new report by ConnectWise reveals evolving ransomware tactics and attacker evasion techniques, increasing challenges for Managed Service Providers.
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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ai security
CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.
New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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malware
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ddos
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digital transformation
A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A recent survey by Avnet reveals that 75% of global engineers are optimistic about AI's role in product development, with significant regional variations.
DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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saas
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uc
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ddos
A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.