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 243
Spam goes mobile
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Spam shifts to smartphones as email junk declines, with cybercrooks crafting mobile malware, Kaspersky warns of rising threat.
Veritas looks ahead following Symantec split
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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symantec
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veritas
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partners
The split from security vendor Symantec is officially complete as Veritas Technologies this week begins life as a newly independent company.
Latest Chrome update focuses on speed and stability
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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google
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chrome
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partners
Google launches new version of Chrome browser, promising faster speeds & greater stability. Data Saver mode saves up to 100TB of data per day.
Innovative Kiwi post-production software making global headway
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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kiwa digital
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voiceq
New Kiwa Digital software is revolutionizing the TV and film post-production industry, halving the time spent in the studio.
New Trojan infecting mobile banking
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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malware
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martech
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commerce systems
Asacub Trojan enters Top 10 list of malicious programmes targeting finances; linked to spyware, says Kaspersky Lab.
New security tool to detect eavesdropping on fibre comms
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Allied Telesis has announced the release of a new security measure to prevent eavesdropping on fibre communications.
Organisations need to adopt a zero-trust approach
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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exc saltbush
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tablets
Organisations need to change their attitudes when it comes to network security, and must acquire a zero trust approach to prevent disruption.
New cyber threat using SEO to target websites
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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martech
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cybersecurity
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akamai
Akamai Technologies has identified a new cyber threat manipulating SEO with SQL injections, impacting over 3,800 websites and misleading search engine rankings.
NetApp buys SolidFire for cool $870m
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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storage
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netapp
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flash storage
NetApp will now have all-flash offerings that address each of the three largest All-Flash Array market segments.
Inside Facebook's data centers
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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facebook
Facebook has several data centers around the world, including Fort Worth Texas, Altoona, Prineville, Forest City and Lulea.
Smart TVs the latest hacker weapon
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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check point software
Cyber criminals are using creative ways to the exploit the cracks of a more connected world, according security vendor Check Point.
DevOps rapidly transforming IT
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
The rise of hybrid IT and multiple cloud deployments are contributing to the importance of containers in the IT industry.
New technologies shaking up NZ, according to expert
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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healthtech
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3d printing
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nztech
The biggest impact from tech will come as other parts of the economy find ways to use technologies such as cloud, big data, mobility and 3D printing.
Passwords being phased out in favour of biometrics
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
Biometrics eclipse passwords as cyber security's new sentinel, Wynyard Group reports an uptick in body-based security measures.
Wynyard inks $27 million deal with national security bureau
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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shareholders
The Auckland-based company will provide its security solutions to help the bureau solve high consequence crime, security and big data problems.
12 days of Christmas: Day 1, scams
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The Bay of Plenty Police says advancements in technology means criminals can now use a variety of methods to obtain this information.
Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.
Inside Facebook's offices - what they really look like
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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facebook
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social media
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creative technologies
Take an exclusive tour behind Facebook's closed doors and discover the eclectic workspaces powering the global tech giant.
New Backstab cyberattack targeting iOS devices
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The BackStab attacks see cyber criminals use malware to remotely infiltrate computers, with iOS devices particularly vulnerable.
Education sector embracing cloud and mobile
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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saas
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technologyone
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partners
The education sector is swiftly moving towards cloud and mobile solutions, says TechnologyOne, which has gained numerous major clients globally this year.