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
Tailscale unveils Aperture to govern workplace AI use
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data protection
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siem
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network security
Tailscale launches Aperture in open alpha, adding an identity-based gateway to log, govern and standardise workplace AI and agent use.
AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps
Yesterday
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.
Franchise leaders balance AI ambitions with consistency
Yesterday
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Franchise leaders enter 2026 juggling AI ambitions with the need for tighter operational consistency, compliance and staff engagement.
monday.com boosts AI-first partner drive with new perks
Yesterday
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
monday.com expands its global partner drive with AI incentives, new reseller paths and an upgraded platform to boost channel-led growth.
India AI summit targets data control and skills gap
Yesterday
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data protection
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
India AI Impact Summit spotlights trusted data, skills gaps and structural reform as leaders seek a shared roadmap for global AI governance.
Data validation & governance top UK digital agendas
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
UK firms now rank data validation and governance above other digital projects as AI and automation expose risks from fragmented information.
AI & endpoints reshape global information governance
Yesterday
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saas
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data protection
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mdm
AI tools and shadow IT push information governance to the endpoint, forcing organisations to align policy with device-level reality.
Many UK sole traders unclear on Making Tax Digital rules
Yesterday
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fintech
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financial systems
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tax
Many UK sole traders remain unsure how to meet Making Tax Digital rules as 2026 quarterly reporting and software deadlines draw closer.
Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars
Yesterday
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firewalls
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data protection
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dr
Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.
Record ransomware surge as 7,458 victims named in 2025
Yesterday
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Ransomware hits record 7,458 named victims in 2025 as 124 gangs crowd dark web leak sites and new “supergroup” alliances emerge.
CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
Yesterday
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malware
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data protection
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digital transformation
CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
Mainstream AI fails key Australia, NZ curriculum test
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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llms
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ai
Mainstream AI tools flunk detailed Australia and New Zealand K-10 curriculum tests, raising risks for teachers relying on chatbots in class.
LinkedIn unveils Premium All-in-One for Aussie SMEs
Yesterday
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
LinkedIn launches Premium All-in-One in Australia, bundling AI-powered hiring, marketing and sales tools for fast-growing small businesses.
Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks
Last week
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malware
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ransomware
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mdm
Cloaking dominates PropellerAds’ 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.
CISOs confident in cyber skills but lag on AI threats
Last week
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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supply chain
CISOs show strong faith in cyber defences yet less than two-thirds feel ready for fast-rising AI-driven attacks and deepfake threats.
AI-fuelled romance scams spread beyond dating apps
Last week
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biometrics
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ai
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social media
AI-driven romance scams now cost UK victims GBP £20.5 million, spreading from dating sites to everyday apps and evading bank checks.
Delivery constraints now define Europe’s data centres
Last week
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devops
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hyperscale
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dc
Europe’s data centres face surging AI demand but BCS warns grid, skills and planning bottlenecks now dictate where capacity can be built.
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push
Last week
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.
Cyber premiums fall but claims may fuel 2027 rebound
Last week
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ransomware
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pam
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mfa
Cyber premiums drop 11% as competition heats up, but Lockton warns maturing claims could spark a volatile pricing rebound by 2027.
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
Last week
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.