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 11
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.
Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study
Fri, 16th May 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Pangea's study reveals significant security risks in AI deployment, with one in ten prompt injection attacks bypassing basic defences in corporate systems.
BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
Fri, 16th May 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
BioCatch and The Knoble have launched a toolkit to help banks quantify losses and build a business case for stronger authorised push payment scam prevention.
New report shows AI adoption rising in localisation workflows
Fri, 16th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
A study by Lokalise reveals 55% of European and North American businesses use AI in localisation, blending it with human oversight to boost revenue and customer satisfaction.
UK accountancy firms cautious on fully embracing cloud IT shift
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
Over a third of UK accountancy firms adopt hybrid IT, balancing cloud and legacy tech, with many cautious about fully embracing digital transformation in 2025.
Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI
Fri, 16th May 2025
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
A report finds UK public sector hampered by legacy tech and budget limits, delaying AI adoption and digital transformation despite rising citizen expectations.
Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
Fri, 16th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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fancy bear
ESET reveals Operation RoundPress: a cyberespionage campaign using XSS on webmail, targeting governments and defence linked to Ukraine conflict.
Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks
Fri, 16th May 2025
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data protection
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supply chain
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genai
The CMORG AI Taskforce, with City of London and UK Finance, publishes new AI Baseline Guidance to help financial firms manage generative AI risks across operations and compliance.
UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
Fri, 16th May 2025
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
Untested code leaves UK firms facing rising software outage risk
Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
Fewer than 40% of firms have full visibility over software supply
Thu, 15th May 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Less than 40% of firms fully see their software supply chains amid rising security threats and new EU and US cybersecurity regulations.
Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence
Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges
Thu, 15th May 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
UK charities missing out on AI as demand & barriers increase
Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains
Thu, 15th May 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Fewer than 40% of organisations have full visibility into their software supply chains, exposing risks amid rising cybersecurity concerns and regulation.
Organisations step up digital accessibility ahead of EAA deadline
Thu, 15th May 2025
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devops
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apm
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genai
A new survey reveals 84% of organisations prioritise digital accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act deadline in June, despite ongoing challenges.
Technology helps bridge generational gaps in workplace learning
Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.