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 209
BlackBerry enhances Microsoft 365 cybersecurity integration
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
BlackBerry UEM and Microsoft 365 customers can enjoy a secure version of modern authentication in the cloud, in addition to on-premises environments.
A third of suspicious emails reported by employees are phishing
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
One third of emails reported as phishing by employees are either malicious or highly suspect, new research finds.
IBM teams up with Aqua Security for end-to-end cloud native security
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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open source
Aqua Security will provide new tools to help customers better secure the full lifecycle of Red Hat OpenShift containerised workloads on IBM Power servers.
New data classification cloud launched for Box and Google Drive
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Varonis Systems has introduced Data Classification Cloud, a solution that adds data discovery context to its DatAdvantage Cloud offering.
Infamous criminal ransomware group REvil is back
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
REvil ransomware group makes a comeback with its websites mysteriously reappearing, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts.
Misconfiguration sees Android user data at risk of being exposed
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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avast
More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.
A10 Networks expands security portfolio to bolster Zero Trust architectures
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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zero trust security
A10 Networks has enhanced its security solutions to help customers meet and accelerate their Zero Trust strategies.
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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facebook
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cyber espionage
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eset
ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
91% of industrial companies open to cyber attacks
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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positive technologies
Over 90% of industrial companies are vulnerable to cyber attacks, with attackers gaining access to critical systems.
The growing cybersecurity menace that is Droppers-as-a-Service
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Droppers for hire are delivering bundles of malicious content to targets looking for cracked versions of popular business and consumer applications.
WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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whatsapp
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check point software
Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.
Threefold increase in targeted ransomware attacks in 2021
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have increased by 288% in Q2 2021, with data leaks and double extortion becoming prevalent, warns NCC Group.
Business leaders concerned ex-employees can access corporate data
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost 50% of UK business leaders are concerned that former employees have knowledge of passwords that grant access to corporate data.
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft 365 phishing threat
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
Layered security strategy vital to combat Microsoft phishing campaign, warns cyber security specialist Cyren. Office 365 customers targeted.
Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.
New spear phishing detection and response service launched for Microsoft 365
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
SlashNext has launched its Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365, aiming to detect targeted attacks with accuracy.
Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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data privacy
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healthtech
The initiative aims to ensure technologies are designed and implemented in ways that are privacy-protecting, user-controlled, equitable, and interoperable.
Tenfold increase in ransomware - reports
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ransomware attacks have seen a tenfold increase, impacting individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure, says new research.
Hackers targeting home Wi-Fi routers to steal data
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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vpns
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phishing
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email security
New research reveals that 1 in 6 users fail to protect their Wi-Fi routers, making them susceptible to new phishing attacks.
Fastly lists next-gen web application firewall on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Fastly has made its next-gen web application firewall available in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace, offering comprehensive protection to businesses.