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
BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences
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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.
Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study
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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.
Financial sector sets new baseline guidance for Gen-AI risks
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data protection
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genai
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data privacy
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.
Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies
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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.
Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI
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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.
UK accountancy firms cautious on fully embracing cloud IT shift
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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.
New report shows AI adoption rising in localisation workflows
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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 unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.