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 46
Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cx
Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.
Cisco unveils AI innovations for secure data centres
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Cisco is showcasing its strategic vision at the Cisco Live EMEA event in Amsterdam, revealing innovations to help businesses navigate AI challenges and enhance digital resilience.
60% of firms revamping supply chains amid trade turmoil
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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investment
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automation
A new report reveals 60% of firms are revamping supply chains to tackle tariff uncertainty and market volatility, driving investments in automation and diversification.
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.
US, UK, Aus impose sanctions on Russian host Zservers
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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uc
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
The US, UK, and Australia have imposed sanctions on Russian hosting provider Zservers, intensifying efforts to combat ransomware facilitated by the LockBit group.
AI summit in Paris focuses on ethics & sustainability
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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physical security
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genai
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ai
As the Paris AI Action Summit begins, leaders discuss the ethical deployment of AI, focusing on sustainability, transparency, and the protection of creators' rights.
Resilience launches new tool to combat vendor cyber risk
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Resilience has launched its Vendor Risk Report to aid UK businesses in identifying and managing risks linked to third-party vendors amidst rising cyber threats.
New SparkCat Trojan targets AppStore & Google Play users
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Kaspersky has uncovered a new Trojan, SparkCat, that stealthily steals sensitive data from app users by scanning image galleries on AppStore and Google Play.
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
Advisory dispels myths threatening organisational security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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phishing
Companies of all sizes must dispel cybersecurity myths that jeopardise data, warns IDS-INDATA, as cyberattacks become increasingly prevalent.
Trint launches AI Summaries to ease transcript workflow
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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genai
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ai
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content creation
Trint has launched AI Summaries, a new feature allowing users to create 400-word transcript summaries with one click, enhancing transcription efficiency.
Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
Safebreach launches platform for enterprise cyber risk view
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
SafeBreach has launched a new exposure validation platform designed to enhance enterprise cybersecurity by providing a comprehensive view of cyber risks.
Third-party vulnerabilities expose insurance industry risks
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
A report reveals that 59% of cyber breaches in the top 150 insurance firms stem from third-party attacks, exposing serious supply chain vulnerabilities.
ReliaQuest's AI Agent boosts cybersecurity precision
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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ai
ReliaQuest has unveiled its groundbreaking agentic AI Agent, automating cybersecurity tasks 20 times faster and improving accuracy by 30% for over 1,000 enterprises.
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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microsoft
EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.
Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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edr
Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
inploi announces major growth & tech innovations for 2025
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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hcm
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employment
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orchestration
inploi has seen a remarkable 150% growth in 2024, expanding partnerships with well-known brands and gearing up for significant international expansion.
Gen Z & millennials prioritise quality amid cost crisis
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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clean technologies
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cloud services
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sustainability
New research reveals Gen Z and millennials are transforming luxury shopping habits by prioritising quality, sustainability, and secure payments during the cost-of-living crisis.