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.
Stories by Shannon
Chain IQ breach exposes UBS, Pictet & others to cyber risks
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supply chain
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data breach
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data leak
A cyberattack on Chain IQ has exposed sensitive data of UBS, Pictet and Implenia employees, spotlighting risks in third-party cybersecurity across sectors.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
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public cloud
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cloud security
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iam
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
Abacus Group expands global cybersecurity with Entara acquisition
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multi-cloud
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ai
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cybersecurity
Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.
Nearly half of developers say over 50% of code is AI-generated
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devops
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supply chain
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ai
Almost half of developers using AI report that over 50% of their code is AI-generated, yet a third deploy it without consistent human review, raising security concerns.
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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ransomware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
Willis launches Zest Insurance digital platform for Australian SMEs
Today
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digital transformation
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cx
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insurtech
Willis launches Zest Insurance, a digital platform offering tailored, fully online insurance solutions to Australian SMEs, starting with admin and support sectors.
BT joins CHERI Alliance to drive secure hardware adoption
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network security
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
BT Group has joined the CHERI Alliance to promote hardware memory safety technology, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity across digital infrastructure.
UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them
Today
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
UK banks face rising fraud losses up to GBP £40 million as criminals outpace detection despite growing use of behaviour-based analytics and increased tech spending.
rebuy boosts device repair automation & transparency with Camunda
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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cx
rebuy partners with Camunda to automate device repair processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency across its refurbishment operations in Europe.
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow invites youth to tackle real issues
Today
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ai
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samsung
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social media
Samsung's 2025 Solve for Tomorrow invites Australian youth to use STEM and AI in tackling real-world issues with prizes including AUD $10,000 and tech packs.
UK retailers eye warehouse automation to drive future growth
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robots
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supply chain
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ecommerce
Most UK retailers see outdated warehouse tech as a barrier to growth, with 88% backing automation to boost efficiency and meet fluctuating customer demand.
Mirantis unveils architecture to speed & secure AI deployment
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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edge computing
Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO
Today
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
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malware
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mdm
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phishing
AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
One in three UK SMEs stuck in survival mode despite hard work
Yesterday
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hcm
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productivity
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ex
One in three UK SMEs remain in survival mode despite reported productivity gains, with employee satisfaction key to driving real growth and resilience.
Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
Yesterday
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.
RCS messaging surges in UK as iOS support & AI drive growth
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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ai
RCS messaging in the UK has surged 65% in 2024, boosted by Apple iOS support and AI, as brands enhance customer engagement with richer, interactive chat tools.
Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks
Yesterday
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soc
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risk & compliance
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genai
A Mindgard survey reveals widespread unauthorised AI use among cybersecurity teams, raising data leak risks and highlighting governance gaps in many organisations.
Qodea partners with Wiz to strengthen cloud & AI security services
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Qodea has partnered with Wiz to enhance cloud and AI security services, offering enterprise customers improved threat assessments, training, and managed security.
Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
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cx
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phishing
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email security
Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.