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 14
Early adopters of generative AI see high returns, MIT reports
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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genai
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thoughtspot
MIT's new report shows early adopters of generative AI in data and analytics expect to see an ROI of 100%+ within three years, gaining a competitive edge.
Sophos report reveals education sector's ransomware battle
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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ransomware
Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2024 report shows escalating pressures on schools and universities, as ransom demands soar.
Huawei Cloud unveils AI tools for media revolution at summit
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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ai
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content creation
Huawei Cloud unveiled a suite of AI tools at its Amsterdam summit, promising to revolutionise media content creation, distribution, and consumption dynamics.
Survey reveals security gaps in managing non-human identities
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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pam
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cloud security
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iam
A survey reveals critical security gaps in managing non-human identities, with only 15% of organisations confident in their NHI security measures.
HackerOne launches free tier for vulnerability disclosure program
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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it training
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martech
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cybersecurity
HackerOne has introduced Essential VDP, aiming to aid organisations in handling security vulnerabilities and meeting compliance standards.
Ministry, Indosat, Mastercard Launch Cybersecurity Online Academy
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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malware
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it training
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phishing
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications partners with Indosat and Mastercard to launch an online academy, aiming to enhance cybersecurity skills for 1 million Indonesians.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
Sophos exposes China-linked cyberespionage in Southeast Asia
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos' latest report uncovers a sophisticated China-linked cyberespionage campaign targeting Southeast Asian entities.
AI revolution: Sage predicts major 2030 accounting changes
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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sage
Study predicts sweeping AI-driven changes, with advancements in continuous accounting, enhanced risk management, and ethical AI leadership for SMBs.
National Missing Persons Hackathon unites 700 cyber experts
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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iag
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austcyber
Australia's National Missing Persons Hackathon brings 700 participants together for a five-hour quest, solving six cold cases with cutting-edge cybersecurity techniques.
Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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martech
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microsoft
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adobe
Both Microsoft and Adobe have released critical security updates this month, prioritising Zero-day vulnerabilities. Users are urged to apply these patches immediately to protect against potential threats.
AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.
Samsung launches AI Heat Pump Combo in New Zealand
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ai
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samsung
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ml
Samsung debuts the Bespoke AI Heat Pump Combo in New Zealand, merging washer and dryer with advanced AI, due for release on 23rd September 2024.
Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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uc
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virtual classroom
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microsoft teams
Gallagher Security launches its innovative Virtual Classroom in Asia, enhancing technician training with cloud-based solutions.
New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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genai
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cybersecurity
New Aim transitions to Google Cloud, enhancing AI access for Australian e-tailers like Bunnings and Woolworths while cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.
Australian law firms ill-equipped for rising cyber threats
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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law
Australian law firms are critically underprepared for escalating cyber threats, with over half citing cyber security as their main challenge.
Straits Interactive launches DPOinBOX AI to boost data governance
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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genai
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productivity
Straits Interactive launches DPOinBOX AI, a generative AI tool for enhancing data protection compliance and productivity for Data Protection Officers.
Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
Study shows disconnect between IT departments & employees’ DEX
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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kpis
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communication
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employees
Scalable Software reveals 45% of US and UK organisations fail to engage in employee journey mapping, highlighting major gaps in digital experience understanding.