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 240
Scammers targeting Government call centres
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
The warning comes after several Government contact centre operators received calls from overseas callers pestering them for information about staff.
Cyber threats coming from the inside
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
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solar power
IT security awareness among business leaders, especially in government, is increasing due to company data leaks, says SolarWinds.
Governments vulnerable to attack, says Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Government departments are an attractive target for malicious hackers and criminals, making them vulnerable to attack.
New malware scam using Facebook Messenger
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
ESET is warning Facebook users of a common scam that sees attackers sending videos via Facebook Messenger through a user's friend list.
Internet trust declining, survey finds
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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ipsos
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cigi
There is increased concern when it comes to how personal data is handled by private corporations and governments.
Australia leading the way in digital marketing
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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martech
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marketing
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kentico software
Australia leads in digital marketing, with agencies investing in software and hardware, and outsourcing work. Challenges remain, however.
Hacktivists: Good guys or bad guys?
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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anonymous
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ipsos
Global citizens are conflicted on hacktivist groups, with some believing they break laws while others see them as defenders of accountability.
Wearables a security risk, says Centrify
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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wearables
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cybersecurity
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centrify
New research warns of security risks in the enterprise with the increasing use of wearables, as two thirds of owners use no login protection.
Menlo Security teams up with Check Point to target email malware
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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menlo security
Menlo Security partners with Check Point to integrate Isolation Platform with vSEC Virtual Edition Gateways, aiming to eliminate web and email malware.
Blue Coat dominates network security forensics market
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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blue coat
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analyst report
Blue Coat has been acknowledged for its dominance in the global network security forensics market, winning Frost & Sullivan's Leadership Award.
Kaiten malware returns, more powerful says ESET
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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malware
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ddos
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cybersecurity
Kaiten malware strikes again, targeting routers and IoT devices, with ESET revealing enhanced spreading capabilities.
ESET's Endpoint Antivirus takes out VB100 award
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
ESET Endpoint Antivirus shines in Virus Bulletin's VB100 Review for Windows Server 2008 R2, with strong detection and excellent stability.
The new normal for digital security: inside information
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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cybersecurity
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wynyard group
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retail
Traditional perimeter guards are no longer enough to guarantee network security, with machine learning and analytics the way forward.
Australia losing edge as low risk location for data centres
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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cloud services
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asia cloud computing association
Countries in APAC are leading the world in cloud readiness, including Australia, despite the country slipping in the in the risk parameter.
Cloud readiness: New Zealand cedes #2 spot to Singapore
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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cloud services
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acca
Countries in the Asia Pacific region are leading the world when in comes to cloud readiness, including New Zealand, although it has fallen in rank.
BREAKING: Google using x-ray vision to see inside your home
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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data privacy
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google
Privacy uproar as Google's latest tech allegedly peeks into homes, sparking widespread concern over x-ray-like street views.
New Bitdefender vaccine for CryptoWall
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender offers freeware to protect against CryptoWall & other ransomware; already extorted $1m+ in 5 months.
Top computer science university revealed
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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computer science
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.
ESET discovers strange malware targeting USB
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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usb
USB Thief malware steals data from air-gapped systems undetectable by computer users, warns cyber security company ESET.
State of the internet: How does NZ stack up?
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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uc
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akamai
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broadband
New Zealand's average internet speeds increase, but there is a significant drop in peak speeds. #StateoftheInternet.