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 213
SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.
Calls for prison sentences for ransomware attacks as losses exceed $20 billion
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research shows growing reluctance to pay ransomware demands and calls for tougher penalties for data theft. 79% believe organizations should not pay ransoms.
Threats of stalking and doxing still loom on dating apps
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
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online dating
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kaspersky
While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.
Gamers suffer highest growth in cyberattacks during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Video game industry targeted by cyberattacks in pandemic, suffering over 240 million web application attacks in 2020 - Akamai report.
Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.
Almost 300% increase in harmful online content cases reported during pandemic
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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cyberbullying
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online harrassment
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aras
Harmful online content cases have surged by 292% during the pandemic, according to a new study by Report Harmful Content.
Study finds no accountability for cyberattacks within organisations
Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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siem
There is a disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, despite new risks from remote working and the growth in ransomware.
Oversharing of sensitive documents soars 450%
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Oversharing increases the risk an organisation will lose data, violate compliance or privacy mandates, or experience cybercrime.
Security professionals believe attackers will use AI to unleash a global cyber incident
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
Attacks using artificial intelligence are predicted within a year, say security professionals, according to a new report.
Security remains top concern in Kubernetes adoption - report
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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virtualisation
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devops
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application security
Security remains the top concern for containers and Kubernetes, with 94% of respondents in a StackRox survey experiencing a security incident in the last year.
Vulnerabilities discovered in Cisco IT infrastructure deployment solution
Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
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dr
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converged infrastructure
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ndr
Researchers at Positive Technologies have discovered three vulnerabilities in Cisco HyperFlex HX that could disrupt enterprise operations.
Managed cyber services crucial to secure infrastructure, data and processes
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Managed cyber services are crucial for securing businesses' infrastructure, data, and processes, says SecurityHQ.
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.
Most organisations would consider paying in ransomware attack - study
Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Research reveals that 60% of organizations are willing to pay ransoms in the event of a cyberattack, despite warnings against doing so.
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apps
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
Rapid device adoption reveals massive security gaps across BYOD initiatives
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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byod
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mobility
The rapid adoption of personal devices for work is exposing security gaps in organisations' BYOD initiatives, says a report by Bitglass.
Warning: Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion group resurfaces
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
The Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion group has returned with a new campaign targeting unprotected assets in all industries, warns cybersecurity firm Radware.
Trade secret protection rapidly rising up the corporate agenda
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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ecm
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martech
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supply chain
According to a report by @TheEIU, corporates fear cybercrime and employee leaks as the biggest risks to protecting trade secrets.
Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.
Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.