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 23
Phantom Taurus: new Chinese group targets governments in Asia & Africa
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Phantom Taurus, a new Chinese state-backed group, targets governments and telecoms in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia with advanced espionage tools and tactics.
Trend Micro named leader in IDC XDR report for AI security
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Trend Micro has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 XDR report for its AI-powered Trend Vision One platform enhancing cyber threat detection and response.
Asia-Pacific payments sector urged to act on quantum threats now
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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encryption
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crypto
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fintech
The Emerging Payments Association of Asia urges APAC payments firms to urgently bolster defences against quantum computing risks, highlighting a major security gap.
Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Insight is named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's 2025 Innovation Guide for generative AI consultancy, aiding Asia Pacific firms from pilot to enterprise AI deployment.
Report finds claims of US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warns on AUD ties
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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wall street
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wsj
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australian dollar
A report finds claims of rapid US 'de-dollarisation' exaggerated, warning Australia faces risks due to heavy reliance on the US dollar amid biased global media.
GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.
AI-powered video therapy app launches waitlist for early access
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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healthtech
Therappai launches a waitlist for its AI-powered video therapy app, aiming to offer 24/7 mental health support and crisis alerts from November 2025.
Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.
Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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genai
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ai
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education, learning & training
Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.
Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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workforce technology
Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
Automated bots now account for majority of traffic to travel sites
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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online fraud
Automated bots now make up nearly 60% of visits to travel websites, disrupting bookings and prices across the global tourism sector, a new report reveals.
Ramboll sets roadmap for net zero & sustainable data centres
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Ramboll outlines a strategic roadmap to achieve net zero carbon and boost sustainability in global data centres amid rising energy demand from AI growth.
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.
Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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open source
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
Breakout time drops as new attacker tactics surge in cyber threat space
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
ReliaQuest reports cyber attackers cut breakout time to 18 minutes, with surging threats from Oyster malware and rising abuse of USB and IP-KVM devices.
Corporate treasurers set to drive value creation & growth by 2030
Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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pd
Corporate treasurers are transforming from back-office roles to strategic partners, driving value creation and growth by 2030, says EY's global report.
Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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mdm
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ai
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cybersecurity
Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.
Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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edutech
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ransomware
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encryption
Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.
Tech Mahindra named emerging leader in generative AI by Gartner
Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
Tech Mahindra has been named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI consulting and implementation services.