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.
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Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.
Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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ai
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ai models
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workplace
Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.
UK law firms face cyber security battles, says new report
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
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ai
UK law firms face increasing cyber threats, forced to prioritise business continuity over security, finds e2e-assure's latest report.
LogRhythm boosts security with quarterly update
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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siem
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soc
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risk & compliance
LogRhythm's ninth consecutive quarterly release introduces Machine Data Intelligence Fabric and AI-enhanced tools, optimising data integrity and compliance for security teams.
Sonatype launches SBOM Manager to enhance software security
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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saas
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partner programmes
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apm
Sonatype releases its SBOM Manager, a crucial tool to help organisations track and manage software components.
Kaspersky's essential tips for staying secure on public Wi-Fi
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky underscores the risks of public Wi-Fi and offers crucial tips, like using a VPN and verifying network authenticity, to keep your data secure.
CloudSEK report uncovers rise in investment scams on social media
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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social media
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whatsapp
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threat intelligence
CloudSEK reveals a surge in investment scams through WhatsApp and Telegram, with 29,000 fraudulent ads on Facebook and over 81,000 fake Twitter accounts.
APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.
ANS wins Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year Award 2024
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai agents
ANS has clinched the Microsoft UK Services Partner of the Year Award 2024, recognising its performance and strategic impact in driving digital transformation with Microsoft Cloud across the UK.
Amazon Singapore report highlights double-digit sales growth for 2023
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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amazon
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sales
Amazon Global Selling Singapore's 2024 trend report highlights robust growth in cross-border e-commerce, projecting B2C export revenue to more than double.
Are Australian businesses prepared for cyber threats?
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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ai security
With the end of the financial year nearing, Australian businesses are warned of rising cyber threats, including AI-driven attacks, tax scams and ransomware.
Report It Now launches whistleblowing platform in Australia
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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saas
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transparency
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asic
Report It Now has launched in Australia, offering its EthicsPro SaaS to aid organisations in handling whistleblowing, regulatory concerns, and ethical conduct.
Singapore faces high OT cyberattack frequency, report warns
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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iot security
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breach prevention
A Palo Alto Networks report reveals that 73.3% of Singaporean OT environments faced cyberattacks last year, sparking urgent calls for enhanced defences.
Poor hiring practices impact Australian jobseekers
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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hcm
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recruitment
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payroll systems
Research reveals 25% of Australian office job seekers declined offers due to poor application processes, highlighting major recruitment inefficiencies.
Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
UK finance leaders prioritise tech, AI to drive productivity
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
The 2024 Yooz survey reveals that finance leaders globally are prioritising technology use, cash flow optimisation, and reducing overheads.