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 169
Cybercriminals target Linux-based systems with ransomware and cryptojacking
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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malware
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virtualisation
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ransomware
As the most common cloud operating system, Linux is quickly becoming an attacker’s ticket into a multi-cloud environment.
Trend Micro helps uncover critical file sharing Samba bug
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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cyber attacks
Trend Micro discovers critical vulnerability in Samba file sharing protocol, advises urgent patching for affected organisations.
NICE expands its strategic partnership with Google
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
NICE has announced the expansion of its partnership with Google and the optimisation of CXone, its cloud native customer experience platform, for Chrome OS.
New research reveals concerns on Metaverse and NFTs
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
It's been hard to escape NFTs and the Metaverse over the past year. But does the public really trust these new virtual innovations?.
Netpoleon, Abnormal partnership to plug gaps in email defence
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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data science
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partner programmes
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email security
The alliance gives Netpoleon's channel partners access to a security platform that leverages AI-based behavioural data science.
25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse by 2026
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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analyst report
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cloud services
Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in the digital world, according to Gartner.
Increased demand for cybersecurity drives Fortinet revenue growth
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has released its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results, showing total revenue of US$963.6 million, up 29 per cent year over year.
Teradata, Microsoft partnership integrates data platform with Azure
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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teradata
Businesses seeking to modernise their data analytics workloads with security, reliability, and elasticity can leverage the technology of both companies.
NICE CXone selected to digitally transform Aussie education provider contact centre
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Wodonga TAFE chooses NICE CXone as the centrepiece of its contact centre, aiming to improve reporting and remote working capabilities.
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.
New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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uc
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orcon
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telco
Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.
Lacework launches Polygraph Data Platform to uncover suspicious activity across multicloud environments
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Lacework unveils Polygraph Data Platform to automatically uncover risks and threats in multicloud environments.
Juniper Networks launches cloud-delivered Juniper Secure Edge, as next step into SASE
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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edge computing
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casb
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sase
Moving to a SASE architecture is a journey and requires every organisation to take a thoughtful approach to this transition to remain secure.
Organisations turning to zero trust amid cloud and network security exposure
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Organisations are embracing zero trust strategies to address cloud and network security vulnerabilities, says a new study.
Varonis unveils new features to slash data exposure in Microsoft 365
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Varonis Systems has released Version 8.6 of its Data Security Platform, with enhanced security for Microsoft 365 and new threat models to combat ransomware.
GBG acquires identity verification and anti-money laundering firm Cloudcheck
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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m&a
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identity
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gbg
GBG Group has acquired Cloudcheck, a leading provider of electronic Identity Verification and Anti-Money Laundering solutions in New Zealand.
Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.
Apple iPhone 14 the most anticipated phone release of 2022
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
Apple's iPhone 14 is the most anticipated phone of 2022, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Apple iPhone SE 3, according to new research.
Fusion5 announces acquisition of specialist Microsoft and Citrix consultancy
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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virtualisation
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daas
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fusion5
Fusion5 has continued to invest in its successful growth through acquisition strategy with the purchase of Empyreal Solutions.
Trend Micro blocks 94 billion threats in 2021
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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application security
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
Trend Micro blocked over 94 billion cyber threats in 2021, a 42% increase from the previous year, as attacks surged in the second half.