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 196
Ransomware attacks on education institutions increase
Thu, 14th Jul 2022
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malware
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edutech
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firewalls
Education institutions are increasingly being hit with ransomware, with 60% suffering attacks in 2021 compared to 44% in 2020.
Commvault a stand out in hybrid cloud data protection
Thu, 14th Jul 2022
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Commvault has been recognized as a Frontrunner and Outperformer by GigaOm for its hybrid cloud data protection solutions.
Almost half of businesses experienced a cyberattack last year
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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cyber attacks
The travel and leisure, retail and wholesale, and business services industries were the top three sectors most at risk.
VPN software market surges amidst rising cybersecurity concerns
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
Increasing concerns regarding cyber security are expected to boost the adoption of VPN software, according to a new report.
Mid-sized businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity preparedness
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The onslaught of ransomware attacks has catapulted cybersecurity to the forefront of global business operations.
75% of 5G networks to advance to 5G-Advanced by 2030
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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healthtech
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analyst report
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automotive
ABI Research predicts that 75% of 5G networks will upgrade to 5G-Advanced by 2030, with consumer markets leading the way.
WiFi as a Service market to reach $26 billion through 2032
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
As a result of the easy management of wireless infrastructure over cloud services, WaaS is experiencing rapid growth.
Thales on recruitment hunt for next disruptive innovations
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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recruitment
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thales
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employment
Thales plans to hire over 11,000 people and create 3,000 internal mobility opportunities globally as part of its recruitment drive.
Large enterprises propel 5G industrial IoT market
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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iot
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iiot
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financial results
Large enterprises are propelling the 5G industrial Internet of Things market, according to a recently published report from Future Market Insights.
Vectra AI named as AWS security competency partner
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iaas
Threat detection and response company Vectra AI has announced that it has become an Amazon Web Services Security Competency Partner.
Retailers must invest in new tech to keep up with online shopping demand
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Zealand shoppers are expecting digital transformation, with 8 in 10 saying retailers need to invest in new technology, according to a new report.
Businesses unprepared to defend against ransomware attacks
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks continue to impact organisations worldwide with high costs, but businesses are still largely unprepared.
FIDO Alliance releases guidelines for optimising UX with FIDO Security Keys
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
The new guidelines aim to accelerate multi-factor authentication deployment and adoption with FIDO security keys.
Commvault, Oracle to deliver Metallic Data Management as a Service
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Commvault expands partnership with Oracle to offer Metallic DMaaS on Oracle Cloud, providing enhanced security and simplified data management.
Data crucial to capture shoppers' wallets post-COVID
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.
Zero trust security adoption rises 27% in just two years
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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malware
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mfa
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iam
A survey of WAN managers has revealed that multi-factor authentication and single sign-on are the top zero trust features implemented.
Palo Alto Networks bolsters cloud native security offerings
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Latest Prisma Cloud platform updates help organisations continuously monitor and secure web applications with maximum flexibility.
Zscaler, AWS accelerate onramp to the cloud with zero trust
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Zscaler has announced an extension to its relationship with Amazon Web Services, as well as innovations built on Zscaler's Zero Trust architecture.
Aqua Security, CIS create software supply chain security guide
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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devops
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application security
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supply chain
Aqua Securityand the Center for Internet Security have together released the industry's first formal guidelines for software supply chain security.
Threat actors ramp up their social engineering attacks
Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
As people get better at identifying potential threats in their inbox, threat actors must evolve their methods. Their new M.O? Social engineering.