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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 23
Google breach exposes major risks in Salesforce cloud security
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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saas
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data protection
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mfa
Google reveals data breach via ShinyHunters exploiting Salesforce cloud, exposing risks in SaaS security and reliance on user authentication methods.
Ransom payments surge to USD $1.13 million as data theft rises
Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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ransomware
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phishing
Ransom payments soared to an average of USD $1.13 million in Q2 2025, driven by rising data theft and targeted social engineering attacks, Coveware reports.
Qualtrics & PureSpectrum expand partnership for AI market insights
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Qualtrics and PureSpectrum expand their partnership to deliver AI-driven synthetic market insights, cutting research time to minutes and halving costs by 2025.
Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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cloud security
Quantum computing presents urgent security risks for organisations relying on Microsoft Active Directory, as legacy systems struggle to meet new cryptographic demands.
Calero launches SaaS tool to cut costs & tackle shadow IT
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Calero has launched a new SaaS management tool to help IT leaders cut costs and tackle shadow IT by improving visibility, control, and optimisation of cloud apps.
JetBrains launches Kineto platform for no-code app creation
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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genai
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ai
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software development
JetBrains has launched Kineto, a no-code platform letting anyone create custom apps in 20 minutes by simply describing their idea in plain language.
Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.
CloudBolt named Leader & Fast Mover in 2025 GigaOm report
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
CloudBolt has been recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm report for its innovative cloud management platform and unified operations.
XConn & ScaleFlux boost CXL 3.1 memory for AI & cloud
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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application infrastructure
XConn Technologies and ScaleFlux have optimised CXL 3.1 memory solutions to boost AI and cloud infrastructure performance with enhanced disaggregation and pooling.
HPE unveils AI-driven security & data protection updates
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
HPE unveils AI-driven security and data protection updates, integrating Juniper tech to boost cybersecurity and speed up enterprise backup processes.
Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.
US financial firms face rising USD $232,000 costs for mobile compliance
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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business communications
US financial firms face rising costs averaging USD $232,000 annually due to mobile compliance challenges and false positive inefficiencies, study finds.
Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.
AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.
Claroty & Google boost cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty partners with Google Security Operations to enhance cyber-physical security for critical infrastructure by integrating threat detection and response.
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.
Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
NetDocuments unveils AI-powered DMS features for legal teams
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NetDocuments launches AI-powered features in its cloud DMS for legal teams, enhancing document editing, metadata profiling, and workflow automation within Microsoft Word.
Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.