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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.

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Gigamon survey finds AI drives hybrid cloud breach rise to 55%

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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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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Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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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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Exabeam & Vectra AI partner to boost threat detection speed

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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firewalls
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network security
Exabeam and Vectra AI have partnered to integrate their platforms, aiming to accelerate cyber threat detection and simplify security operations for organisations.
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Boston Consulting & Pencil partner to boost AI in marketing

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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cdp
Boston Consulting Group and Pencil launch global partnership to scale AI in marketing, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting campaign performance.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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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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General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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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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Secureframe unveils AI tool to streamline audit compliance tasks

Tue, 20th May 2025
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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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Organisations prioritise AI security as GenAI adoption accelerates

Tue, 20th May 2025
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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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Data readiness issues lead to half of enterprise AI projects failing

Tue, 20th May 2025
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digital transformation
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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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ISACA launches first advanced AI audit certification for auditors

Tue, 20th May 2025
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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.
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Emerging AI security risks exposed in Pangea's global study

Fri, 16th May 2025
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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.
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BioCatch & The Knoble launch toolkit to bolster scam defences

Fri, 16th May 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
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.
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New report shows AI adoption rising in localisation workflows

Fri, 16th May 2025
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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.
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Russian group Sednit using webmail flaws to target Ukraine allies

Fri, 16th May 2025
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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.
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First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams

Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
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Fewer than 40% of firms have full visibility over software supply

Thu, 15th May 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Less than 40% of firms fully see their software supply chains amid rising security threats and new EU and US cybersecurity regulations.
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Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence

Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
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AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters

Thu, 15th May 2025
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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.
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AI speeds up SEO for eCommerce brands facing new challenges

Thu, 15th May 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
AI technology accelerates SEO for eCommerce brands, cutting product page update times from weeks to hours while improving search alignment and conversions.
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Most organisations lack visibility into software supply chains

Thu, 15th May 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
Fewer than 40% of organisations have full visibility into their software supply chains, exposing risks amid rising cybersecurity concerns and regulation.