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 244
Microsoft and LinkedIn share latest data, product innovations for hybrid work
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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microsoft
Microsoft and LinkedIn have unveiled new research and product updates to support organizations in adapting to hybrid work.
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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solar power
Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.
Bigger display for new Apple Watch Series 7
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple has today announced the Apple Watch Series 7, featuring a reengineered Always-On Retina display with significantly more screen area and thinner borders.
Apple unveils iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Apple has introduced the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, the next generation of the tech giant's smartphone.
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Fortinet and Linksys joint venture launches enterprise security solution
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Enterprise IT teams are struggling to enable their workforce to work effectively from anywhere while protecting their organisation from security threats.
Rise in cyberattacks, ransomware during COVID-19 boosts IT security skills
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Increased security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.
Constant threat of ransomware causing data protection headaches
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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malware
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Organisations are facing several data protection challenges driven by the constant threat of ransomware and the consumption of emerging technologies.
Accenture launches Microsoft practice in New Zealand
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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microsoft
Accenture New Zealand has launched a Microsoft practice to provide local businesses with global expertise and technology consulting services.
Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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hacking
Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.
BlackBerry enhances Microsoft 365 cybersecurity integration
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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uc
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hybrid cloud
BlackBerry UEM and Microsoft 365 customers can enjoy a secure version of modern authentication in the cloud, in addition to on-premises environments.
Dell Technologies and HCL to deliver advanced cyber recovery to protect against ransomware
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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malware
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Organisations continue to grapple with an unprecedented wave of ransomware attacks that cause security and data recovery challenges.
Microsoft partnership to explore how cloud, AI and machine learning can be used in space
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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spacetech
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ai
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microsoft
Microsoft partners with Australian Institute for Machine Learning to explore advanced cloud computing, AI, computer vision and machine learning in space.
A third of suspicious emails reported by employees are phishing
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
One third of emails reported as phishing by employees are either malicious or highly suspect, new research finds.
IBM teams up with Aqua Security for end-to-end cloud native security
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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open source
Aqua Security will provide new tools to help customers better secure the full lifecycle of Red Hat OpenShift containerised workloads on IBM Power servers.
New data classification cloud launched for Box and Google Drive
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Varonis Systems has introduced Data Classification Cloud, a solution that adds data discovery context to its DatAdvantage Cloud offering.
Infamous criminal ransomware group REvil is back
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
REvil ransomware group makes a comeback with its websites mysteriously reappearing, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts.
Misconfiguration sees Android user data at risk of being exposed
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.
A10 Networks expands security portfolio to bolster Zero Trust architectures
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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malware
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ddos
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zero trust security
A10 Networks has enhanced its security solutions to help customers meet and accelerate their Zero Trust strategies.
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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smartphones
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facebook
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cyber espionage
ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
Google says NZ's lack of cybersecurity knowledge is putting users at risk
Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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google
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netsafe
Nearly 70% of New Zealanders are not actively improving their online security, despite experiencing hacks and scams, says Google.