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 36
Cyber report warns of AI-driven threats & quicker attacks
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveals that 86% of major cyber incidents in 2024 caused operational downtime and financial loss, amid escalating threats.
AI investments rise but workforce readiness lags behind
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
A new report from WalkMe reveals that while AI investments in enterprises are set to surge by 64% to USD $23 million, workforce readiness lags far behind.
Trend Micro unveils AI model for proactive threat prevention
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, a novel AI-driven cybersecurity model designed to enhance threat prediction and prevention using vast global data.
Ransomware tactics evolve, posing challenges for MSPs
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
A new report by ConnectWise reveals evolving ransomware tactics and attacker evasion techniques, increasing challenges for Managed Service Providers.
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $1 billion sales on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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ai security
CrowdStrike has become the first cloud-native cybersecurity vendor to surpass USD $1 billion in annual sales via AWS Marketplace, highlighting its rapid growth.
New report reveals cybersecurity risks in manufacturing
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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malware
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ddos
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digital transformation
A new whitepaper from Telstra International reveals that 80% of manufacturing firms faced security incidents last year, yet only 45% felt prepared to tackle the threats.
Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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edutech
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mfa
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cloud security
A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.
Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
A recent survey by Avnet reveals that 75% of global engineers are optimistic about AI's role in product development, with significant regional variations.
DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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saas
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uc
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ddos
A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.
2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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cyber espionage
The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.
Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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sage
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iwd
As International Women's Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.
Open-source AI Foundation launched to boost transparency
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
The Open-Source AI Foundation has launched to promote transparency in AI systems for government agencies, coinciding with DeepSeek's commitment to open source its AI models.
Schools rethink IT strategy amidst Microsoft price hike
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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saas
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storage
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edutech
Schools are re-evaluating their IT strategies following a 45% price hike in Microsoft 365 subscriptions, prompting a shift towards alternatives like Synology Office Suite.
Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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hcm
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genai
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ai
A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.
Marcura enhances services with AI integration for maritime
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Marcura has unveiled a comprehensive upgrade to its services, integrating AI-powered automation to enhance efficiency in the maritime sector.
App marketing trends: Rising ad budgets & KPI targets
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
A new survey by Liftoff and AppsFlyer reveals a 54% rise in aggressive KPI targets for app marketers, with many adapting to changes in ad strategies and budgets.
Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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employment
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gender equality
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gender gap
Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.
LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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digital identity
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fraud prevention
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.
NetDocuments unveils ndMAX Studio with 12 AI legal apps
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NetDocuments has unveiled its ndMAX Studio, introducing 12 AI applications designed to boost efficiency and streamline document management for legal professionals.
TechSee unveils Connectivity Guru for Wi-Fi diagnostics
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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smart home
TechSee has unveiled Connectivity Guru, a visual AI solution enhancing Wi-Fi troubleshooting with real-time diagnostics and 3D heatmaps for improved customer support.