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 unveils tools to enhance OSS security efforts
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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application security
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open source
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remediation
Endor Labs unveiled Upgrade Impact Analysis and Endor Magic Patches at Black Hat, offering new tools to tackle OSS security risks and accelerate vulnerability remediation.
Rising deepfake threats prompt surge in biometric defences
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Deepfake threats are on the rise, with 47% of firms encountering attacks; 75% are employing biometric defences, while 62% fear current measures are inadequate.
Study reveals Australian drivers' tech hesitations
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cartech
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llms
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ai
Australian drivers are wary of new vehicle tech, with 44% uneasy about autonomous driving and 36% anxious over data collection.
New CSA guide addresses securing LLM-backed software systems
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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llms
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cloud security alliance
The Cloud Security Alliance releases critical guidance for secure integration of Large Language Models, addressing unique risks and design principles.
UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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dei
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ai
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cybersecurity
Heidrick and Struggles’ 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.
Iceland launches IceCloud for eco-friendly cloud solutions
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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dr
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dei
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power / energy
IceCloud Integrated Services launches in Iceland, offering renewable energy-powered cloud solutions through a new collaboration.
Microsoft tackles 88 vulnerabilities in latest Patch Tuesday update
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai agents
Microsoft patched 88 security flaws in October's Patch Tuesday, including seven critical and ten zero-day vulnerabilities.
Jamf & Microsoft form five-year cloud & AI partnership
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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mdm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Jamf partners with Microsoft in a five-year deal to boost cloud and AI solutions on Azure. Jamf Pro to be available on Azure Marketplace by late 2024.
New Relic named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 12th year
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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apm
New Relic has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, continuing its unmatched streak since 2012.
Getty Images unveils faster AI with NVIDIA partnership
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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nvidia
Getty Images unveils new partnership with NVIDIA to launch a faster AI model, doubling speed and enhancing quality.
NEXTDC opens pioneering data centre in Darwin with Vocus
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
NEXTDC, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus, has launched a new data centre in Darwin, aimed at boosting regional tech capabilities.
Adatree launches Insights to enhance fraud prevention in finance
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Adatree launches 'Insights' product suite to boost fraud prevention and operational efficiency, leveraging Open Banking.
Dell and Nutanix unveil new hybrid cloud solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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ai
Dell Technologies and Nutanix have launched Dell XC Plus, a new hybrid cloud solution, aiming to streamline management and enhance performance with AI and machine learning.
Pure Storage joins Ultra Ethernet Consortium for AI & HPC push
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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storage
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hpc
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casb
Pure Storage joins the Ultra Ethernet Consortium to develop advanced AI and HPC networking solutions, enhancing Ethernet technology for enterprise use.
Microsoft addresses 88 CVEs in this month's Patch Tuesday
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
Security experts underscore the importance of immediate remediation for vulnerabilities to mitigate risks and protect organisational assets.
Aqua Security finds critical vulnerabilities in six AWS services
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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application security
Aqua Security's researchers found critical flaws in six major AWS services, risking RCE, full-service takeovers, data breaches, and more.
UK retailers face rising returns fraud amid economic strain
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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policy abuse
UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.
Amplitude named Leader in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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devops
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apm
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data privacy
Amplitude earns top spot in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions, excelling in 11 criteria including advanced experimentation and pricing.
Gen Z to spend £4.3 billion on campus supplies – study
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
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headphones
UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.
Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky warns that AI’s growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.