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 210
IT execs fear trickle-down of Nation State attack tools will hurt business
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
IT executives fear the trickle-down of Nation State tools and techniques will hurt their business, according to a new survey by HP Wolf Security.
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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application security
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cybersecurity
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apps
Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.
Remote working: Business owners don't trust employees
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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smb
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wfh
50% of SME business owners don't trust employees with expenses, says DiviPay. Remote working has reduced visibility over expenditure.
The new normal of cybersecurity: Ransomware, phishing and zero trust
Tue, 24th Aug 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Cyber criminals have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, with phishing, DDoS and ransomware attacks on the rise, says A10 Networks.
Security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure on the rise
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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iiot
Vulnerability disclosures in industrial control systems have surged as cyber attacks on critical infrastructure raise security concerns, says Claroty.
Are you prepared for the surge in ransomware?
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks have increased by 900% in H1 2020, causing breaches for organisations globally, says ThreatQuotient's Anthony Stitt.
Research uncovers connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
New research reveals likely connection between BlackMatter and DarkSide ransomware-as-a-service, according to Sophos.
Only half of IT security teams optimally prepared for a security incident
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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orchestration
Only 56% of companies are optimally prepared for a security incident, according to a global study by OTRS Group. (1).
Kaspersky Hybrid Cloud Security enhances protection for Linux and delivers security management as a service
Thu, 19th Aug 2021
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devops
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apm
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open source
Kaspersky has updated its Hybrid Cloud Security solution, including hardening defences for Linux and extending protection for DevOps.
Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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dark net
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dark web
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covid-19
Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.
McAfee Enterprise integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to strengthen cloud security
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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uc
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cloud security
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casb
MVISION Cloud for Dynamics 365 provides an advanced set of security tools that are delivered via API, enabling holistic security controls across Dynamics 365.
Salesforce misconfiguration exposes sensitive data, warns Varonis
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce misconfigurations could expose sensitive data, allowing attackers to steal information and perform spear-phishing campaigns, warns Varonis.
Rise of the machines: Security risks of connected devices during COVID-19
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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iot security
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iot
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cybersecurity
The report highlights the risks of vulnerable connected devices at a time when new ransomware attacks are reported almost daily .
NZ business facing higher risk of PC malware attacks
Fri, 13th Aug 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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avast
New Zealand businesses face higher risk of PC malware attacks than businesses in Australia, UK, US, according to Avast.
71 billion ransomware attacks on remote access - ESET
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
Ransomware attacks on remote access have reached a staggering 71 billion between Jan 2020 to June 2021, warns ESET research.
Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Gmail, Jira integrated for risk and compliance with 6click
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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saas
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edutech
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uc
Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, Gmail, Jira and others can now be integrated with 6clicks for risk and compliance processes.
1 in every 4 companies using Microsoft 365 suffered security breach
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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email security
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microsoft
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microsoft 365
1 in 4 companies experienced at least one email security breach, with phishing attacks being the main cause, reveals a survey by Hornetsecurity.
Extortion payments hit new records as ransomware crisis intensifies
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Highest ransom paid in 2020 was $12.9m, almost doubled from the previous year, according to new research by Palo Alto Networks.
Malvertising targeting IoT devices connected to smart home networks
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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iot
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iiot
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smart home
Global cybersecurity firm GeoEdge has discovered a large-scale malvertising attack targeting home-network based IoT devices.