About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 211
Native technologies used in Russia-Ukraine cyber attacks
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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ddos
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application security
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hackers
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is raging not only in the physical realm, but also on the cyber front.
APAC organisations need strategy to stop insider threats
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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dlp
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
New research shows organisations are failing to address the issue of insider threats during a time when the risk is at its greatest.
Aus experts face record cyber threats, overwhelming workload
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Organisations are seeking new ways to protect their expanding attack surface and maintain stability, according to Trend Micro.
Greater balance needed in AU Critical Infrastructure Bill
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The proposed measures go too far and need stronger guardrails, otherwise they could adversely affect Australia's critical infrastructure operators.
Vulnerabilities discovered in Veeam backup solutions
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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virtualisation
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dr
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cybersecurity
Among the possible consequences of the attacks are infection with ransomware, data theft, and denial of service.
Fletcher Building, Google Cloud, TCS partnership to drive growth through data and digital innovation
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Fletcher Building is partnering with Google Cloud and TCS to implement enterprise-grade, cloud capability to run its mission-critical enterprise workloads.
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.
Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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dark net
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dark web
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fraud
Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.
5 online scam red flags - signs you’re dealing with scammers
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
No matter who the victim is or how sophisticated the scheme may be, there is always a way to sniff out fraud before it’s too late.
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
Adobe empowers brands to succeed in the metaverse
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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adobe
Adobe has announced a series of innovations, integrations and investments designed to position brands to succeed in the metaverse.
Increase in cyber attacks driven by online holiday shopping
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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akamai
Attackers increase the volume of attacks, including scraping data, draining customer accounts, damaging site functionality and holding encrypted data ransom.
Artificial intelligence and reshaping business priorities for the environment
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
APAC business decision makers are now putting increasing investment in environmental, social and corporate governance.
Juniper Networks makes enhancements to Apstra Software
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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malware
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hyperscale
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dc
Enhancements to the Juniper Apstra platform will simplify the deployment, troubleshooting and operations of data center networks.
Only 22% of Australians trust AI implementation - study
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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iot
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
The Accenture Technology Vision 2022 report found that 22% of Australian consumers and 35% globally trust how organisations are implementing AI.
Rate of data center market growth in APAC exceeds EMEA
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Data center growth in the Asia Pacific market saw growth of 24% in 2021, according to a new report from DC Byte.
Adobe, BMW expand partnership to deliver personal digital experiences
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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martech
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cartech
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partner programmes
The partnership will produce seamless online and offline experiences including customised vehicles, doorstop delivery and post-purchase services.
Metaverse to disrupt channel strategy for retailers
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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accenture
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vr
Retailers will have to combine a physical footprint with their virtual reality stores, paying for physical and virtual real estate.
Adobe unveils new AI innovations for personalising experiences
Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The new capabilities were built upon hundreds of artificial intelligence and machine learning innovations, according to Adobe.
Job ad levels remain at record levels, applications falling
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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healthtech
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seek
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recruitment
January and February were record months for job ads on seek.co.nz, yet candidates are hesitant to hit the apply button.