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 246
New security flaw on Samsung, LG Android devices
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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cybersecurity
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samsung
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technology gifts
A new security vulnerability has been discovered within the Android operating system that affects devices made by several major manufacturers.
Time-to-detection key to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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martech
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Organisations must reduce the time to detection to remediate against sophisticated cyber attacks, according to new findings from Cisco.
Is the Windows 10 Wi-Fi feature a security risk?
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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microsoft
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windows
Unless they opt out, Windows 10 prompts users to share access to their Wi-Fi networks with any contacts listed in Outlook, Skype and Facebook.
Windows 10 adoption: 71% of IT leaders plan to wait
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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microsoft
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windows
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adaptiva
Two thirds of IT decision makers plan to wait at least 6 months to migrate over to the new operating system, according to a new survey from Adaptiva.
Dell launches wireless firewall solution
Wed, 29th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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sonicwall
SonicWALL TZ Wireless Firewall Series enable SMBs + enterprises to realise the benefits of enterprise-class 802.11ac wireless performance and security.
100% of smartwatches have security flaws, says HP
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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wearables
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hyperscale
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public cloud
A study by HP Fortify reveals all tested smartwatches have security flaws, potentially exposing sensitive data to cyberattacks as the IoT market advances.
Know your enemy - cyber threat intel crucial
Mon, 27th Jul 2015
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cybersecurity
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bae systems
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mapp
Organisations face a significant challenge in managing cyber security as the internet was never made to be secure, says BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.
The facts behind digital signage
Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Digital signage is becoming a crucial part of the marketing mix as it improves customer engagement, says SignStix research.
Dell server portfolio bridging technology gap
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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servers
Dell's PowerEdge 13th generation servers are being used in over 55 countries, helping the company's server business grow faster than the industry average.
VoIP vulnerable to cyber attacks
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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uc
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cybersecurity
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voip
New research by Nettitude reveals VoIP infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, with 88% of them occurring out of office hours.
New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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uc
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spark
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retail
Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
Kapiti Coast's Aura RedShield Security takes home Cyber Gold award
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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kapiti chamber of commerce
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wellington gold awards
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aura information security
Aura RedShield Security wins Cyber Gold at Wellington Gold Awards, recognizing their cyber security software and services.
Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Businesses unaware of risks when using public Wi-Fi, says F-Secure. Hackers can access email and financial data in minutes.
Symantec: Leaked Flash zero-day likely to be exploited by attackers
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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storage
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martech
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symantec
New zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Flash could allow attackers to remotely execute code on targeted computer, says Symantec.
Bitdefender uncovers global spam campaign
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
Bitdefender has discovered a global spam campaign spreading banking Trojan Dyre, using various approaches to maximise damage.
Preparing your IT environment for mobility
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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acronis
Scalability doesn't need to be a scary word for IT managers trying to scale their systems amid the mobility explosion.
Technical preview for Skype for Business has arrived
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Microsoft has released a technical preview for Skype for Business, offering new features for Office 365 enterprise customers.
Agile development - CIOs must get it right
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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devops
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hyperscale
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apm
CIOs are under pressure to support fast-evolving digital business scenarios but are finding traditional project and development methods unsuitable.
Technology: Just one part of the security problem
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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byod
Companies face security risks beyond just technology, says industry association CompTIA. Lack of security policies and human error are key vulnerabilities.
NetComm Wireless enters Cloud of Things partnership
Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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m2m
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netcomm wireless
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deutsche telekom
NetComm Wireless teams up with Deutsche Telekom to drive Industry 4.0 revolution with its M2M hardware integration into the 'Cloud of Things'.