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 200
Fintech expert urges caution when it comes to online banking details
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Consumers must be cautious when sharing online banking details with third-party businesses, warns fintech expert Jill Berry.
NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks
Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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windows
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avast
New Zealand businesses face devastating cyber attacks, with a 14.22% chance of encountering a threat, warns Avast's 2021 Global PC Risk Report.
LogRhythm continues momentum with leadership expansion
Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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siem
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cybersecurity
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logrhythm
LogRhythm has announced the hiring of key executives and the expansion of its product organisation to meet the evolving demands of SOCs.
Palo Alto Networks, AWS launch next-gen firewall to accelerate journey to cloud
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Palo Alto Networks partners with Amazon Web Services to launch Cloud NGFW, a managed Next-Generation Firewall service for AWS deployments.
Attivo Networks expands identity infrastructure for Azure AD
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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microsoft
The capabilities add hybrid environment support and provide remediation guidance for on-premises, cloud, and managed AD environments.
Financial, cloud security sectors collaborate on cyber threats
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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fintech
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cloud security
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iaas
The partnership will a set a baseline of expectations related to cybersecurity and roles and responsibilities for cloud deployment.
Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.
Cyber attacks on the rise due to skyrocketing bot traffic
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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smb
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bots
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cyber attacks
Cyberattacks, especially automated ones, of all kinds are on the rise, primarily due to skyrocketing bot traffic.
SoftIron establishes Singapore presence as part growth plans
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
SoftIron expands its presence in Singapore to support its regional customers and explore plans for a dedicated supply chain tower facility.
1 in 5 businesses have paid or would pay a ransom for their data
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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multi-cloud
Malware, ransomware and phishing are continuing to plague global organisations, 21% experiencing a ransomware attack in the last year.
Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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ddos
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application security
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hackers
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is raging not only in the physical realm, but also on the cyber front.
Vulnerabilities discovered in Veeam backup solutions
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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virtualisation
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dr
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cybersecurity
Among the possible consequences of the attacks are infection with ransomware, data theft, and denial of service.
Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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dark net
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dark web
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fraud
Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.
5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
No matter who the victim is or how sophisticated the scheme may be, there is always a way to sniff out fraud before it's too late.
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
CyberRes strengthens IT security by combining deep analytics with threat research network
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The latest releases of CyberRes Galaxy and ArcSight deliver more actionable insights for both free and subscription options.
Forter recognised as leader in eCommerce fraud prevention
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
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analyst report
The company has passed $500 billion in gross merchandise value since its founding and secures funding from strategic investors.
Palo Alto Networks combats software supply chain threats
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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devops
Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud Supply Chain Security provides a complete view of where vulnerabilities or misconfigurations exist in the software supply chain.
Organisations struggling to manage complexity of securing cloud infrastructure
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
Cloud security incidents were up 10% from the previous year with 27% of organisations now citing misconfiguration.
ESET, Intel partnership to enhance endpoint security
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
ESET is set to integrate Intel Threat Detection Technology into its cybersecurity suite for enhanced ransomware protection.