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 227
COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web
Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.
BitTitan launches migration discovery solution for Microsoft 365
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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uc
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migration
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microsoft
BitTitan has launched its subscription-based Migration Discovery Solution, providing assessment tools for Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.
Virtual reality could help treat anxiety - research
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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edutech
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
The research could pave the way for large-scale efficacy testing, clinical use and cost-effective delivery of intelligent individualised VR technology.
Stolen data spreading even faster on the dark web - report
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Increased volume of data breaches and more avenues for cybercriminals to monetise data has led to increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web.
New email detection launched for Google Workspace to detect spear phishing
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
SlashNext launches email detection and response for Google Workspace, aiming to combat targeted cyber attacks.
Skills and materials shortages causing delays, increasing costs for data centres
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The challenge for the industry is how to deliver investment against a backdrop of rising material and labour costs as well as a critical decarbonisation agenda.
Threat intelligence most sought-after security service for MSPs
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Managed service providers in APAC are prioritizing threat intelligence as the top security service, according to a report by Kaspersky.
Google uncovers phishing campaign targeting YouTube creators with cookie theft malware
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cookie Theft, or pass-the-cookie attack, is a session hijacking technique that enables access to user accounts with session cookies stored in the browser.
NZ telco market reinvents itself post COVID-19
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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uc
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telco
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sky
New Zealand telcos are rebounding from COVID-19 impacts, with revenues remaining relatively flat despite the pandemic, according to IDC research.
Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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vodafone
Vodafone NZ achieves Microsoft Gold Security competency, highlighting its expertise in designing and implementing security programs.
Cohesity expands portfolio with Disaster Recovery as a Service, partners with AWS
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cohesity has announced the general availability of its disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offering, providing customers with more choice and flexibility.
Cohesity unveils new SaaS solutions to combat ransomware attacks
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
The security and governance offerings keep customers a step ahead of bad actors launching sophisticated ransomware attacks.
NZ organisations risk being left behind in Artificial Intelligence plans
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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ai
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government
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qrious
New Zealand organisations are at risk of being left behind in AI adoption, with a stark divide in usage, warns report.
M1 Pro and M1 Max: Apple's most powerful chips ever
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Scaling up M1's architecture, M1 Pro offers a performance with industry-leading power efficiency, while M1 Max takes these capabilities to new heights.
Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Remote working is increasing cyber security risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and data vulnerable, according to ServerChoices research.
Epson named Number 1 sustainable company
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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cleantech
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printing
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sustainability
Epson named number 1 sustainable company by Forbes Japan, focusing on long-term vision and commitment to the environment.
APAC organisations prioritising Zero Trust Security more than other regions
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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passwordless
Organisations in Asia Pacific prioritize Zero Trust Security but lag in implementation, according to new research from Okta.
Trickbot remains top malware impacting NZ - report
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
CPR observed a concerning increase of various malware impacting New Zealanders, with 16 additional malware families tied at tenth place for the month.
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions
Mon, 18th Oct 2021
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users rakes in millions. Scammers expand reach to US and Europe, warns Sophos. #Cryptocurrency #Scam #Cybersecurity.
Hacking humans: Social engineering exploits business vulnerabilities
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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hacking
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eftsure
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social engineering
The rise in online transactions has led to a surge in cyber-attacks, with fraudsters exploiting vulnerabilities in corporate payment systems, warns eftsure.