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 33
Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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email security
Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
Shadow AI use surges among cybersecurity teams, heightening risks
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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socs
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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.
Gigamon set to lead USD $880 million deep observability market
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Gigamon is forecast to capture 52% of the USD $880 million deep observability market in 2025 amid rising hybrid cloud and AI-driven cybersecurity demands.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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mfa
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data privacy
HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
Fivetran awarded Databricks 2025 data integration partner of year
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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ai
Fivetran has been named Databricks' 2025 Data Integration Partner of the Year, reflecting a 40% rise in joint customers using their combined data solutions.
Contrast Northstar brings real-time AI to application security
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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devops
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siem
Contrast Security launches Northstar, a real-time AI-driven platform unifying application security for faster threat detection and automated remediation.
Red Canary deploys AI agents to slash security investigation times
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Red Canary launches AI agents that cut security investigation times by 90%, automating tier 2 tasks with expert-level speed and accuracy.
Thales launches real-time file activity monitoring with AI help
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
Thales launches File Activity Monitoring with AI to track unstructured data in real time, enhancing security and compliance across hybrid and multicloud environments.
Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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martech
Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.
Ciena report highlights rising wave service demand & cable growth
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Ciena's report reveals rising demand for wave services and a record 161,100 km of submarine cables ready in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and data centre growth.
SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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pam
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
AI system to cut grid connection delays by 80% in US energy push
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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storage
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data analytics
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cartech
Southwest Power Pool, Hitachi, and NVIDIA will cut US power grid connection delays by 80% using AI to speed energy planning and infrastructure upgrades.
Pax8 expands cybersecurity offerings with Check Point suite
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Pax8 is broadening its cybersecurity offerings by adding Check Point's AI-powered security suite to its Marketplace for managed service providers worldwide.
Cyberattack on major food distributor sparks supply chain fears
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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amazon
A cyberattack on United Natural Foods, a key supplier for Whole Foods, risks widespread disruption to North America's food supply chains and grocery availability.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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ai
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samsung
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
AI accelerates ransomware threat as attacks surge globally
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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pam
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cloud security
Ransomware attacks surged globally last year, with 69% of organisations breached and AI increasingly used to automate and intensify cyber threats.
AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates
Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.