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 30
Cyberattacks reshape modern conflict & highlight resilience needs
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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software updates
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cyber attacks
Recent cyberattacks on infrastructure and healthcare reveal a new digital battleground, prompting global efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and defence.
Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.
AI becomes essential to the future of security operations centre
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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socs
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ai
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cybersecurity
A survey by Abnormal AI shows cybersecurity experts in the UK and US view AI as vital for future security operations centres, boosting efficiency and job satisfaction.
AI data centre market to reach USD $933.76 billion by 2030
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global AI data centre market is set to surge from USD $236.44 billion in 2025 to USD $933.76 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workload demand.
Critical SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited, urgent actions urged
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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mfa
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server enabling remote code execution is actively exploited, urging firms to act fast amid no current patch available.
Nearly 8% of UK & US staff use Chinese GenAI at work
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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saas
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data protection
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martech
Nearly 8% of UK and US employees use Chinese generative AI tools at work, raising concerns over frequent exposure of sensitive corporate data, a study finds.
SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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devops
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encryption
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apm
A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.
HackerOne brings AI security agent Hai to AWS Marketplace users
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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cloud security
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rpa
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ai security
HackerOne has made its AI security agent, Hai, available on the AWS Marketplace to streamline AI-driven workflow and speed up vulnerability resolution.
Aurigo launches AI platform to transform data centre planning
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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devops
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hyperscale
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dc
Aurigo Software unveils AI-powered Primus platform to enhance data centre capital planning, boosting efficiency amid rising global infrastructure investment.
AI in education & recruitment must support, not replace, humans
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
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transparency
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workforce technology
Education and recruitment leaders urge AI to support, not replace, humans, emphasising ethics, creativity and oversight in tech-driven sectors.
Chargebacks911 report reveals USD $170 billion hit from fraud
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
Chargebacks911 reveals merchants lose over USD $170 billion annually to chargeback fraud, driven by consumer convenience and rising dispute misuse in digital payments.
Hybrid onboarding found most effective, research reveals gaps
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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millennials
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gen z
Research shows hybrid onboarding is most effective, with 75% satisfaction, while gaps remain in AI use and personalised learning during induction.
Ransomware, AI & vendor risks drive billions in 2025 breaches
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Ransomware, AI-powered attacks and vendor risks drive billions in cyber breach costs in 2025, with retail the hardest hit sector globally.
Mobile app breaches cost firms USD $7 million despite confidence
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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devops
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Despite 93% confidence in defences, 62% of firms faced mobile app breaches costing an average of USD $6.9 million in 2025, says Guardsquare study.
Turnitin launches Clarity to boost academic integrity with AI
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Turnitin launches Clarity to enhance academic integrity and guide responsible AI use in education with a new integrated writing and feedback platform.
DevOps platforms see surge in outages & downtime in 2024 report
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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malware
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dr
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devops
DevOps platforms like Jira and Azure DevOps saw notable surges in outages and security incidents in 2024, causing significant downtime and disruption globally.
Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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hcm
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flexible work
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mental health
Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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data protection
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vpns
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ransomware
US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.
Ignition & Karbon integration aims to boost accounting firm efficiency
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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financial systems
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rpa
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professional services
Ignition and Karbon have integrated to automate billing and workflows, boosting efficiency for accounting firms by streamlining client onboarding and payments.
AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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digital literacy
AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow's workforce.