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 122
Industrial cybersecurity market to reach US$43.5 billion
Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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iot
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iiot
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Industrial companies and their personnel underestimate the risks in the industrial control systems environment.
Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia
Wed, 6th Apr 2022
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microsoft
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entrepreneur
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startups
Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.
Radware unveils industry-first terabit DDoS mitigation platform
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware has launched DefensePro 800, the industry's first terabit DDoS mitigation platform, offering high levels of protection and performance.
Majority of organisations rely on open source to drive innovation
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
Over 80% of organizations in Southeast Asia and India rely on open source for driving innovation, according to a survey by Ashnik.
Artificial intelligence and reshaping business priorities for the environment
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
APAC business decision makers are now putting increasing investment in environmental, social and corporate governance.
VULTR opens cloud data centre in Melbourne, powers DX
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
The new data centre offers a high-performance, easy-to-use, affordable alternative to Big Tech clouds, VULTR says.
IBM acquires Microsoft Azure consultancy, Neudesic
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
The acquisition will expand IBM's portfolio of hybrid multicloud services and advance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.
Ransomware, threats, IoT malware, cryptojacking on the rise
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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iot
Cyberattacks become more attractive and potentially more disastrous as dependence on information technology increases.
New research reveals concerns on Metaverse and NFTs
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
It's been hard to escape NFTs and the Metaverse over the past year. But does the public really trust these new virtual innovations?.
Netpoleon, Abnormal partnership to plug gaps in email defence
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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data science
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partner programmes
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email security
The alliance gives Netpoleon's channel partners access to a security platform that leverages AI-based behavioural data science.
Vodafone, Te Rourou foundation launch emergency grant, match donations for Tonga tsunami recovery
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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nfp
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emergency services
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vodafone
Vodafone and Te Rourou are supporting relief efforts in Tonga, with an emergency grant and matching donations.
New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
Logjam: Log4j exploit attempts continue in globally distributed scans, attacks
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Log4j exploit attempts persist globally, with evidence of scans and attacks, according to Sophos threat researcher Sean Gallagher.
Whitireia and WelTec preparing graduates to fill ICT skills shortage
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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edutech
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software development
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weltec
New Zealand faces significant ICT skills shortage, but Whitireia and WelTec are preparing graduates for employment in the industry.
Scammers inventing new targeted tools to amplify fraud schemes
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Group-IB has uncovered a worldwide scam campaign targeting users in more than 90 countries all around the world.
Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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fintech
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bnpl
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healthtech
Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
Dell Technologies partners with AWS to fight ransomware attacks
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Dell Technologies and Amazon Web Services have collaborated to bring Dell's cyber recovery vault to the AWS Marketplace.
Cloud, sustainability, digital adoption - APAC tech predictions for 2022
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
Digital government services, anywhere-work arrangements, sustainability practices, and cloud first strategies are predicted as leading trends in Asia Pacific.
REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.