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 204
New botnet uncovered known for sextortion and crypto-jacking
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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sextortion
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check point software
Check Point Research is warning of a new variant of Phorpiex, a botnet known for sextortion and crypto-jacking.
Threat actors to cause significantly more damage through malware and cloud computing
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Threat actors are set to cause more damage in 2022 as they exploit the rapid rise in cloud computing, says Appgate analysis.
Edge computing, cybersecurity hygiene key to data-driven future
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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siem
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edge computing
Splunk's 2022 predictions report highlights edge computing, cyber hygiene, collaboration, and observability as key trends for organizations.
Cohesity launches new Security Advisor feature to spot data threats
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The new feature helps reduce human errors and achieve a higher level of cyber resilience in customer environments.
Cybersecurity 2022: Mobile malware, passwordless authentication fails, and hackers in space
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Mobile malware and spear SMSishing attacks are predicted to increase in 2022, according to cybersecurity firm WatchGuard Technologies.
Trickbot rebirths Emotet: 140,000 victims in 149 countries
Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
There is potential for increased ransomware attacks due to new Emotet samples spreading through Trickbot, according to Check Point Research.
Rubrik delivers cyber threat hunting in battle against ransomware
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Rubrik has announced new enhancements to its cyber resilience solutions to help better equip customers in the fight against ransomware.
Rubrik delivers new data security and ransomware recovery solutions built on Microsoft Azure
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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public cloud
The new SaaS offering, built-on Microsoft Azure, reduces the risk that data is modified, deleted, or encrypted.
Security concerns are accelerating private 5G adoption
Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Private 5G networks are expected to become the standard choice, according to new research by NTT, with 90% of executives predicting their adoption.
Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.
Kaspersky develops cybersecurity policy for bionic devices
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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kaspersky
Kaspersky launches comprehensive cybersecurity policy to address the security risks posed by human augmentation technology in the workplace.
Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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uc
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chorus
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fibre
Chorus completes major performance upgrade for New Zealand fibre customers, boosting download speeds and aiming for top 10 global broadband ranking.
Increase in ransomware attacks targeting organisations during the holiday period
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Researchers also observed a 70% average increase in attempted ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February.
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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network management
ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.
Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.
The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
'Tis the season for cyber scams as online shopping peaks, but vigilance and email scrutiny can keep the grinches at bay, warns cybersecurity expert.
New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
Security flaw identified in smartphone chip used in Android devices
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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semiconductors
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technology gifts
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mediatek
Flaws in smartphone chip used in 37% of world's smartphones could enable eavesdropping or hiding malicious code, says Check Point Research.
CTOs see human error, ransomware and phishing as biggest security threats
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
CTOs view human error, ransomware, and phishing as the top security threats, but many companies lack proper safeguards, says STX Next.