About Shannon
Shannon Williams
Journalist
Shannon is a freelance editor and writer. As a professional content creator over the last ten years, Shannon has worked across many industries including tech, business and travel, in a variety of mediums including media, publishing, communications and social media. She has a knack for finding the right voice for her audience and relishes the opportunity to tell stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 12
Survey: payment choices drive 76% of consumer exits
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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digital wallets
A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.
Australian survey reveals persistent cybersecurity threats
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edutech
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ransomware
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malware
A Cloudflare survey finds 41% of Australian businesses faced data breaches in the last year, with 50% paying ransoms despite prior pledges against it.
UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals
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storage
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ai
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cybersecurity
A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
UK under threat from exposed industrial systems – Censys
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cybersecurity
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industrial control systems
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cyber attacks
Censys' 2024 report reveals over 18,000 US and 1,500 UK industrial control systems exposed online, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?
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spending
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investment
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leadership
Experts are weighing in on how the UK Labour government might address the nation's innovation challenges, and what it means for businesses.
UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects
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ai
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it training
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productivity
In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.
Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards for instant insights
Last month
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ai
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traffic
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black friday
Piwik PRO unveils real-time dashboards, offering users immediate insights into key metrics for swift decision-making, vital for sectors like publishing and finance.
Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks
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mdm
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iot
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breach prevention
Verizon’s 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.
Darktrace report: 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Darktrace reveals 56% of phishing emails bypass security checks. The latest report underscores the persistence of cyber threats and the increasing need for adaptive defences.
Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
Tenable launches new features to streamline vulnerability management
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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incident response
Tenable releases new Vulnerability Intelligence and Exposure Response tools to aid IT and cloud environments in prioritising and addressing critical security threats.
99% of Global 2000 firms linked to breached vendors
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
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cyber risk
Study shows 99% of Global 2000 firms are linked to vendors with breaches, underscoring urgent need for robust supply chain cybersecurity amid new SEC rules.
Global ransomware attacks dip below average in June 2024
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncc group
Global ransomware attacks dipped below annual averages in June 2024, with significant declines in activity from LockBit 3.0.
Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.
Appdome unveils GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center
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malware
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endpoint protection
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application security
Appdome launches GenAI-powered Threat Resolution Center to bolster mobile app security by offering real-time, context-specific threat solutions.
UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding
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london
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investment
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funding
New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.
Survey shows gaps in business' efforts to enhance CX
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crm
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cx
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martech
Survey reveals that while 94% of firms value customer experience, only 38% are effective in achieving it, highlighting gaps in collaboration and technology.
Centuria Capital to acquire 50% of ResetData for $21 million
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ai
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nvidia
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melbourne
Centuria Capital to acquire a 50% stake in ResetData for USD$21 million, aiming to expand revenue through LIC technology and boost property valuations.
F5 report shows surge in digital transformation maturity
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digital transformation
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data lake
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cloud services
F5's 2024 Digital Enterprise Maturity Index reveals a sevenfold rise in top-tier digital maturity, with 29% of firms now leading in transformation efforts.