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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 35
Identity Digital teams up with Shadowserver to fight cybercrime
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Identity Digital has partnered with the Shadowserver Foundation to enhance domain management security and combat growing cyber threats globally.
Data privacy, cost & legacy barriers slow enterprise AI
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Research from Cloudera reveals data privacy, legacy systems, and cost hinder global enterprise AI growth despite 96% of IT leaders planning increased adoption.
Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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llms
Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.
GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.
SOC analysts face alert overload, duplicate effort, survey finds
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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soc
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ai
New research reveals 84% of SOC analysts repeatedly investigate the same security incidents monthly, exposing major inefficiencies in alert-based systems.
Funding crisis sparks fears for future of global CVE system
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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software development
US government funding for the crucial CVE cybersecurity programme is set to lapse, raising fears over global vulnerability tracking and defence efforts.
CVE system secures 11-month extension worth USD $44 million
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
CISA extends its contract with MITRE for another 11 months at USD $44 million, securing the critical CVE vulnerability programme amid funding concerns.
Meta1st rolls out AI features for stronger email security
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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financial institutions
Meta1st upgrades its Analyse1st and Learn1st to enhance cyber risk defence and help financial firms comply with DORA, boosting real-time email threat detection.
Ulster University partners with Explorance to improve feedback
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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edutech
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devops
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apm
Ulster University will implement Explorance Blue and MLY to enhance student feedback analysis, aiming to boost engagement and improve learning quality.
Cyber security must focus on root causes, not just tools
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Former hacker Greg van der Gaast warns of rising cyber threats, urging firms to tackle security risks holistically rather than relying on tools alone.
Future of CVE repository in doubt as MITRE contract ends
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
Concerns rise as MITRE's contract to manage the CVE vulnerability database nears expiry, risking disruption to global cybersecurity infrastructure.
Most firms failing audit standards due to poor workflows
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Research by Swimlane reveals only 29% of organisations consistently meet compliance standards amid rising regulations and fragmented audit workflows.
Forrester report advises leaders on tackling economic shocks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Forrester's new report urges business leaders to embrace strategic investments and adaptability as they face economic volatility driven by global trade challenges.
Microsoft April Patch Tuesday highlights zero-day risks
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's recent Patch Tuesday sparked scrutiny with a 40-minute delay in updates and notable vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in the CLFS Driver.
Cybersecurity concerns rise after US Treasury OCC breach
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
A substantial data breach affecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has raised urgent concerns about cybersecurity within U.S. government agencies.
Market volatility & cyber threat increase amid US tariffs
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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genai
Steve Vintz, Co-CEO of Tenable, warns that President Trump's tariffs could heighten cyberattack risks, urging firms to strengthen cybersecurity amid market volatility.
Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ethics
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.
2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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open source
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data privacy
The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.
AI investments rise but data readiness remains low, study reveals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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data privacy
Nasuni study reveals that 50% of businesses prioritise AI investment, yet only 20% believe their data is ready for AI applications, highlighting key challenges.
Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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cyber attacks
International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.