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.
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ESET Threat Report highlights aggressive ransomware tactics and intensifying password-guessing attacks
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET's T2 2021 Threat Report reveals rising ransomware demands and increased brute-force attacks, according to the cybersecurity firm's telemetry data.
Check Point and Alkira alliance to bring enterprise-class security to cloud workloads
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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multi-cloud
Alkira and Check Point form technology alliance to offer Check Point's CloudGuard firewalls in Alkira's Cloud Network infrastructure.
New ransomware recovery solutions launched for public sector file storage on AWS
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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hyperscale
Nasuni is working with Amazon Web Services to address the growing problem of ransomware in the public sector.
Finance sector vulnerable to rising cyberattacks
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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financial results
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cyber attacks
Finance sector in the UK hit by an average of 60 cyberattacks per year, with firms ill-prepared to combat them, according to a report by Keeper Security.
Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing
Mon, 27th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.
Organisations struggling to provide necessary security to support remote working
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The shift to remote work turned network access and network security into equally high, yet competing, priorities for network and security professionals.
Increased volume of cyberattacks not translating to safer password practices
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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passwords
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logmein
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cyber attacks
Two-thirds of people still re-use passwords across accounts, putting their sensitive information at risk, a report reveals.
Ransomware attacks reach disturbing levels
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have reached 'stratospheric levels', now accounting for 69% of all attacks involving malware.
Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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phishing
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martech
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email security
Two million malicious emails evaded traditional defences, with Tessian Defender detecting tactics used by cybercriminals.
Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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public cloud
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open source
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cybersecurity
The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.
IBM Security, McAfee develop new integrated security solution
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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iaas
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casb
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edge security
McAfee Enterprise has announced it has collaborated with IBM Security to develop an integrated solution for TD SYNNEX customers.
Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities surge as cybersecurity not up to scratch
Tue, 21st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
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skybox security
New vulnerabilities in operational technology devices rose by 46% in H1 2021, posing a risk to critical infrastructure, says Skybox Security.
Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk.
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Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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kaspersky
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passwords
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patching
More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.
The challenges of improving software supply chain security
Fri, 17th Sep 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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software development
There is a glaring disconnect between executive concern and executive action when it comes to guarding against SolarWinds-style supply chain attacks.
Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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solar power
Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
Apple unveils iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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digital signage
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displays
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apple
Apple has introduced the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the tech giant's smartphone.
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Fortinet and Linksys joint venture launches enterprise security solution
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Enterprise IT teams are struggling to enable their workforce to work effectively from anywhere while protecting their organisation from security threats.
Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.