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 23
JetBrains launches Kineto platform for no-code app creation
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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genai
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ai
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software development
JetBrains has launched Kineto, a no-code platform letting anyone create custom apps in 20 minutes by simply describing their idea in plain language.
Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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mfa
Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.
CloudBolt named Leader & Fast Mover in 2025 GigaOm report
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
CloudBolt has been recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm report for its innovative cloud management platform and unified operations.
Malware complexity soars 127% as older defences miss threats
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Malware complexity has surged 127% as legacy defences miss threats, revealing one in fourteen 'safe' files was actually malicious, OPSWAT reports.
Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.
AI-driven phishing & quishing attacks surge in Netcraft report
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
Netcraft reports a surge in AI-driven phishing, quishing, and brand impersonation attacks, pushing firms to boost cyber defences before 2025.
Pentera unveils AI web attack testing to boost cyber defences
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pentera has launched AI-powered Web Attack Testing to help organisations better simulate cyber threats and enhance defences against evolving AI-driven attacks.
Palo Alto upgrades Cortex Cloud to tackle AI-driven code risks
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.
Security budgets see slowest growth in five years, report finds
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it budget
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inflation
Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.
NetDocuments unveils AI-powered DMS features for legal teams
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NetDocuments launches AI-powered features in its cloud DMS for legal teams, enhancing document editing, metadata profiling, and workflow automation within Microsoft Word.
Amplitude named leader in digital analytics by Forrester report
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Amplitude leads in digital analytics, topping Forrester's Q3 2025 report for ease of use, AI innovation, and customer satisfaction.
8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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uc
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devops
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digital transformation
8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Onix has acquired UJET's professional services unit to enhance AI-driven customer engagement solutions on Google Cloud across multiple industries.
Rising cyber threats fuel surge in malicious domain activity in Q2
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
DNSFilter's Q2 report reveals a surge in malicious domain activity, with island nation domains and new registrations increasingly exploited by cybercriminals.
Tracebit finds major vulnerability in Google Gemini CLI tool
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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software development
Tracebit uncovered a serious flaw in Google's Gemini CLI tool allowing silent credential theft via unauthorised code execution, prompting a swift patch release.
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Canadian firms lost over CAD $103 million to deepfake scams amid 1,309 weekly cyber attacks, with email phishing driving 71% of malicious file deliveries in 2025.
Check Point launches Canada CloudGuard WAF PoP to boost security
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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network security
Check Point Software launches a CloudGuard WAF Point of Presence in Canada, enhancing localised cloud security, reducing latency, and boosting regulatory compliance.
Red Hat unveils upgrades for partner autonomy & growth
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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open source
Red Hat launches updates to its global partner programme, enhancing autonomy, growth paths, and customer support with new tools and incentives.
Trend Micro & Google Cloud expand alliance for AI security
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Trend Micro and Google Cloud have expanded their alliance to enhance enterprise AI security and combat online scams across multi-cloud environments.
Qualtrics unveils refreshed Partner Programme & tiered tracks
Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Qualtrics has refreshed its Partner Programme with new tiered tracks to boost global partner growth and enhance experience management capabilities.