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.
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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.
Better consultation needed for new Online Safety Code
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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netsafe
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online safety
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internetnz
Lack of community engagement threatens success of New Zealand's new online safety Code of Practice, say organisations.
Sophos enhances Cloud Optix to simplify detection and response of AWS security incidents
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Sophos enhances Sophos Cloud Optix to automate security incident detection and response on Amazon Web Services.
Zerto launches Zerto In-Cloud for AWS to deliver disaster recovery at scale
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Zerto launches new cloud-native software, Zerto In-Cloud for Amazon Web Services, offering disaster recovery for AWS applications.
Adobe: Digital the way forward as hybrid workforce persists post-pandemic
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Most workplaces in 2021 can be characterised by its digitally driven workflows, virtual meetings, interactions and collaborations.
2degrees goes live with its 5G network
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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uc
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telco
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2degrees
Ahead of the scheduled Q1 2022 customer launch, the 2degrees 5G network has been switched on in central Auckland and Wellington for testing and optimisation.
Secure Code Warrior collaborates with AWS to enhance developer-led security
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Secure Code Warrior has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance developer-led security for enterprises in the cloud.
Data security a key concern for trustees as cyber risks increase
Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Businesses are investing in advanced technology to protect client data as cyber attacks increase during the pandemic, says Equity Trustees.
2021 the year of retention for retailers - report
Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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bnpl
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bigcommerce
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online shopping
Flexible payment options and transparent delivery are key factors driving online shoppers in Australia and New Zealand, says BigCommerce report.
The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
'Tis the season for cyber scams as online shopping peaks, but vigilance and email scrutiny can keep the grinches at bay, warns cybersecurity expert.
New variants of Android spyware linked to advanced persistent threat
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has identified new variants of Android spyware targeting victims in the Middle East, developed by APT C-23.
Red Hat bolsters partner ecosystem to accelerate data science across open hybrid cloud
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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hybrid cloud
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data science
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partner programmes
Red Hat announces availability of Red Hat OpenShift Data Science during field trial, expanding partner ecosystem.
Security flaw identified in smartphone chip used in Android devices
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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mediatek
Flaws in smartphone chip used in 37% of world's smartphones could enable eavesdropping or hiding malicious code, says Check Point Research.
Extreme Networks named leader in Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure fourth year running
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Extreme Networks recognized as a Leader by Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure for the fourth consecutive year.
CTOs see human error, ransomware and phishing as biggest security threats
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
CTOs view human error, ransomware, and phishing as the top security threats, but many companies lack proper safeguards, says STX Next.
Cybersecurity experts weigh in on GoDaddy data breach
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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godaddy
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data leak
Cybersecurity experts warn of the dangers of password reuse after the recent GoDaddy data breach exposes 1.2 million customers' data.
Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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online shopping
With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.
CrowdStrike tops list of most valuable public cybersecurity firms on Deloitte Fast 500
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike has the highest valuation of any of the cybersecurity companies included in the 2021 Technology Fast 500 winners.
Phishing emails double in November as COVID-19 spurs hacker appetite
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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alibaba
Coronavirus is responsible for the increase in hacker appetite, as shoppers rely more on e-shopping this year to practice social distancing.
NICE integrates cloud-based, AI-powered CXone into Google Cloud
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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uc
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Integration of NICE’s AI-powered CXone with Google Cloud’s CCAI applications to make human agents, voice bots, and chatbots more effective.