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
Sonatype warns of surge in trusted open-source malware
3 days ago
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Sonatype flags 21,764 malicious open-source packages in Q1 2026, with npm hit hardest as attackers used trusted workflows to steal secrets.
Cyber security chiefs split on quantum threat urgency
3 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cyber security leaders are split over whether firms should rush into post-quantum cryptography now or keep attention on AI-driven malware.
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
3 days ago
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI traffic tools as IDC says network observability market will reach USD $4.39 billion by 2029.
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
3 days ago
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smart cities
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
3 days ago
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Most companies lack confidence in cyber defences as a Sygnia survey finds major gaps in visibility, coordination and board-level readiness.
AI agents set to transform software development - study
4 days ago
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
SoftServe study finds 72% of executives expect AI agents to run software lifecycles within two years, as hiring shifts towards AI engineers.
AI agents emerge as major enterprise security risk
4 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Experts warns that AI agents and other non-human identities are exposing dangerous enterprise blind spots as firms race to scale automation.
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
4 days ago
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Splashtop unveils AI-assisted endpoint platform for IT teams, blending patching, remote support and security alerts in one console.
Identity crisis as machine accounts outnumber humans
4 days ago
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pam
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cloud security
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iot security
Machine accounts and AI agents are now eclipsing human users in many IT estates, prompting warnings that outdated identity controls are no longer enough.
CIOs rank AI as a growing cyber risk, survey finds
4 days ago
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.
Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks
4 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.
ACAM launches search course as zero-click AI rises
4 days ago
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martech
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genai
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ai
Australian Centre for AI in Marketing unveils four-week search strategy course as AI summaries drive fewer clicks and reshape brand visibility.
Australian skincare founder hit by chargeback scams
4 days ago
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data protection
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martech
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physical security
Sydney skincare founder says chargeback scams have stripped tens of thousands from her AUD $500,000-a-year brand as fraud pressure builds.
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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data science
AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Last week
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agricultural technology
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
SLR deepens its digital climate analytics offer with the acquisitions of Planetrics and ClimSystems, targeting asset-level risk modelling.
Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC
Last week
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.
Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge
Last week
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.
Australian accountants face AML reform readiness gap
Last week
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iam
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Access Group survey finds most Australian accountants are unprepared for looming anti-money laundering rules, with many yet to start compliance work.
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
Last week
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.
Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50
Last week
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Tanium lands in Everest Group's new Cybersecurity Top 50 as analysts cite its AI-driven endpoint platform, growth and market momentum.