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 57
COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.
Stolen data spreading even faster on the dark web - report
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Increased volume of data breaches and more avenues for cybercriminals to monetise data has led to increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web.
NZ organisations risk being left behind in Artificial Intelligence plans
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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ai
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government
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qrious
New Zealand organisations are at risk of being left behind in AI adoption, with a stark divide in usage, warns report.
Fujitsu and Trend Micro collaborate on connected car security solution
Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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cartech
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partner programmes
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trend micro
Trend Micro and Fujitsu have agreed to collaborate with automotive-related manufacturers to strengthen connected car security measures.
1 in 5 companies suffer ransomware attack - report
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
21% of businesses surveyed have been victims of ransomware attacks, with 9.2% paying the ransom, according to a report by Hornetsecurity.
Communications service providers unprepared to charge for 5G services
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
73% of CSPs plan to launch 5G networks by 2022, but 94% have challenges with their existing charging systems, says Oracle Communications survey.
REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.
Cloud infrastructure spending drops - report
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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it budget
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analyst report
The decrease comes after six quarters of year-over-year growth, and most notably compares to the 39.1% annual growth seen by the market in 2Q20.
HPE unveils new cloud services for its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduces new cloud services for its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform, targeting digital transformation and data protection.
Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
Fortinet and Linksys joint venture launches enterprise security solution
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Enterprise IT teams are struggling to enable their workforce to work effectively from anywhere while protecting their organisation from security threats.
Threefold increase in targeted ransomware attacks in 2021
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have increased by 288% in Q2 2021, with data leaks and double extortion becoming prevalent, warns NCC Group.
Google and Microsoft pledge $30 billion to fight cyber crime
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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google
Microsoft and Facebook will invest $20 billion and $10 billion respectively in fighting cyber security and fraud.
NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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avast
New Zealand businesses face higher risk of PC malware attacks than businesses in Australia, UK, US, according to Avast.
NTT launches world first private 5G Network-as-a-Service platform
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
NTT launches private 5G platform to help businesses leverage the benefits of private 5G and drive digital transformation.
Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Gmail, Jira integrated for risk and compliance with 6click
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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saas
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edutech
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uc
Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Gmail, Jira and others can now be integrated with 6clicks for risk and compliance processes.
Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.
DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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uc
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ddos
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email security
DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.
New malware strain targeting Mac users for only $49
Tue, 27th Jul 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
New malware strain targets MacOS users, stealing information. Hackers can buy licenses for $49 on the Darknet. Spoofed emails used to trick victims.
Nintex celebrates partner success in automation and digital transformation at Nintex Partner Awards
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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apm
The awards acknowledge winners for their impact helping Nintex customers in every industry accelerate digital transformation and drive business outcomes.