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 195
Benefits vs risks of facial recognition technology
Wed, 17th Aug 2022
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surveillance
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biometrics
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cloud services
Once a distant, futuristic concept, facial recognition technology is now found in many technological applications with a variety of different functions.
Can biometrics help? 123% increase in Gen Zs scammed online
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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biometrics
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email security
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passwordless
In the three years leading up to 2022, the number of Gen Zs who fell victim to online scams rose by 123%, according to Ping Identity.
Dramatic uptick in threat activity with exploits growing nearly 150%
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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exploits
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cyber attacks
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log4j
Threat activity has spiked in Q2 2022, with malware events rising by 25%, botnets doubling, and exploit activity growing almost 150%, says Nuspire's report.
Hive, LockBit, BlackCat ransomware gangs attack same network
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Each ransomware gang left its own ransom demand, and some of the files were triple encrypted, according to a new report from Sophos.
Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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trend micro
A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.
Attacks on gaming companies more than double over past year
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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gaming
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ddos
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digital entertainment
The State of the Internet report shows gaming companies and gamer accounts are at risk, following a surge in web application attacks post pandemic.
VMware introduces advanced workload protection for AWS
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hyperscale
VMware Carbon Black Workload for AWS delivers comprehensive visibility and security across on-premises and cloud environments for AWS customers.
Veeam named Leader in enterprise backup and recovery
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Veeam Software has been named a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Solutions by Gartner for the sixth consecutive time.
Netskope acquires Infiot, delivers integrated SASE platform
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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malware
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multi-cloud
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wireless networks
Converged SASE platform provides AI-driven zero trust security and simplified, optimised connectivity to any network location or device, including IoT.
TBC Bank decreases time to market for new offerings by 40%
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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api
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software development
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cloud services
TBC Bank has reduced time to market for new and enhanced products and services by 40% since implementing Kong Enterprise, the cloud native API platform.
Macquarie Asset Management acquires stake in ST Telemedias VIRTUS Data Centres
Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Macquarie Asset Management has acquired a significant minority stake in data centre provider VIRTUS Data Centres.
Top universities lagging on basic cybersecurity - report
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Universities in Australia, the US and the UK are lagging on basic cybersecurity measures, creating higher risks of email-based impersonation attacks.
Phishing, software vulnerabilities cause 70% of cyber incidents
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The heavy use of software vulnerabilities matches the opportunistic behaviour of threat actors who scour the internet for vulnerabilities and weak points.
Diversity, inclusion essential to fill IT industry skills gap
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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healthtech
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recruitment
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monster
Companies say that recruiters have to search harder and wider for talent, unlocking untapped potential to fill the skills gap.
Bitdefender supports Amazon GuardDuty for advanced threat detection
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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malware
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Bitdefender antimalware technology provides AWS customers with advanced threat detection to identify malware, zero-day attacks, and malicious activity.
Business services top target of ransomware attacks
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Trellix has released The Threat Report: Summer 2022, analysing cybersecurity trends and attack methods from the first quarter of 2022.
LinkedIn, Microsoft top brands to be faked in phishing attempts
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
Social media platform LinkedIn has continued its reign as the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Research.
Cybersecurity disconnect between digitally free and unfree countries
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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avast
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cyber risk
People in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations.
Nvidia joins the list of brands favoured by fraudsters
Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Scammers posing as Nvidia launched a fraudulent website for their 30th anniversary, offering a fake Bitcoin giveaway. The scammers used an incorrect logo color.
Nano-based products propel electronic materials market
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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supply chain
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solar power
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nano
The rising use of wireless computing devices is one of the primary factors driving the electronic materials and chemicals market share.