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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.

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Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge
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cloud security
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm Infoblox warns of Hazy Hawk, a threat actor hijacking DNS records from abandoned cloud resources to spread scams and malware worldwide.
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European brands shift eCommerce strategies beyond Amazon in 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
Nearly 80% of European brands plan to expand eCommerce beyond Amazon in 2025, embracing hybrid models amid rising costs and operational challenges.
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UK leads Europe in public sector adoption of generative AI
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
New research shows 75% of UK public sector organisations lead Europe in generative AI adoption, despite concerns over data security and sustainability.
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Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
AI-driven cyber threats have pushed breach rates to 55%, with hybrid and public clouds seen as increasingly vulnerable, says Gigamon's 2025 survey.
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Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
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ai
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ecommerce
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youtube
Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.
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Adjust launches AI-driven Growth Copilot for app marketers
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Adjust launches Growth Copilot, an AI-powered tool that helps app marketers quickly access insights and improve efficiency without complex data skills.
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CT: Evolve & AccountsIQ team up to boost UK finance teams
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cleantech
CT: Evolve and AccountsIQ partner to transform UK finance teams through strategic consultancy and cloud-based automation, boosting efficiency and insight.
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AI tutors found as effective as human tutors for newcomers
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genai
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ai
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digital literacy
AI tutors prove as effective as human ones in aiding English learning for newcomers in Canada, easing language barriers and supporting daily tasks.
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General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
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Australian workers see automation as path to career growth
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Most Australian workers see automation as a pathway to career growth, with 60% keen to reskill if their jobs become partially automated, a new study finds.
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Ransomware attack hits food supply chain, exposes retail risks
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Peter Green Chilled faces a ransomware attack disrupting UK food deliveries, highlighting escalating cyber threats to retail supply chains nationwide.
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Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Secureframe unveils AI Evidence Validation to streamline audits, helping organisations meet stricter rules with faster, more accurate compliance checks.
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StarHub partnership to boost digital services in Philippines
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
StarHub and Trends and Technologies have partnered to support digital transformation in the Philippines, combining infrastructure with cybersecurity.
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Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Nearly 70% of organisations see AI, especially generative AI, as their top security risk, says Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report based on over 3,100 experts.
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Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.
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Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nearly half of enterprise AI projects fail due to poor data readiness, with UK lagging behind in integration and infrastructure, reveals Fivetran research.
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HPE expands NVIDIA partnership to boost AI platforms & storage
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hybrid cloud
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edge computing
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ai security
Hewlett Packard Enterprise deepens NVIDIA integration to boost AI offerings, enhancing AI lifecycle support with improved cloud, storage, and server technologies.
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Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
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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.
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ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors
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ai
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isaca
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digital trust
ISACA launches the Advanced in AI Audit certification for experienced auditors, enhancing expertise in AI governance, risk, and auditing tools in evolving industries.