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 - Page 1
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
Yesterday
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Cybercrime Report.
Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence
Yesterday
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program, offering partners resources and a Ransomware-Free Guarantee to boost ransomware prevention and security services.
Fewer than 40% of firms have full visibility over software supply
Yesterday
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devops
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apm
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software development
Less than 40% of firms fully see their software supply chains amid rising security threats and new EU and US cybersecurity regulations.
Untested code leaves UK firms facing rising software outage risk
Yesterday
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
Research by Tricentis reveals 66% of global firms face software outage risks, with 73% of UK businesses deploying untested code amid pressure for faster releases.
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Yesterday
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it training
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millennials
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generation z
Most L&D professionals find engaging Baby Boomers hardest in multi-generational workforces, with tech seen as key to personalised learning solutions, LearnUpon finds.
Organisations step up digital accessibility ahead of EAA deadline
Yesterday
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devops
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genai
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ai
A new survey reveals 84% of organisations prioritise digital accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act deadline in June, despite ongoing challenges.
Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains
Yesterday
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
Fewer than 40% of organisations have full visibility into their software supply chains, exposing risks amid rising cybersecurity concerns and regulation.
UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase
Yesterday
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
Most UK small charities remain hesitant to adopt AI despite growing demand for services and its potential to ease workloads and improve fundraising.
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
Yesterday
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defi
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social media
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digital wallets
Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.
AI speeds up SEO for ecommerce brands facing new challenges
Yesterday
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
AI technology accelerates SEO for ecommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Yesterday
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.
Financial firms warned data chaos heightens compliance risks
Yesterday
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
New research reveals UK and US financial firms face increased compliance risks due to fragmented data management and rising regulatory demands.
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
Yesterday
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ai
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data infrastructure
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data governance
Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.
Archive360 launches AI-ready cloud platform for data governance
Yesterday
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saas
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data protection
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cdp
Archive360 unveils its new data platform designed to govern enterprise archives, boosting AI and analytics with compliant, centralised data access.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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devops
The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.
Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.
Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals
3 days ago
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collaboration
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it professionals
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workplace culture
New research reveals 82% of UK IT and telecoms professionals find team building boosts collaboration, with 52% experiencing lasting benefits.
Australian firms lag in cybersecurity as AI reshapes threats
3 days ago
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cloud security
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genai
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ai
Only 3% of Australian organisations have mature cybersecurity readiness, with 82% facing AI-related attacks amid rising digital threats, Cisco reports.
Bruteforce cyber attacks surge in SEA, over 53 million blocked
3 days ago
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky blocked over 53 million bruteforce cyberattacks in Southeast Asia during 2024, with Singapore alone facing more than 4 million attempts.