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 26
YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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youtube
A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.
Kaspersky alerts businesses to complex Facebook scam
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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kaspersky
Kaspersky warns of a sophisticated phishing scam targeting businesses using Facebook, with emails impersonating Meta for Business to steal account access.
UK brands turn to online marketplaces for wider reach
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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ai
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online shopping
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rithum
UK brands are increasingly utilising online marketplaces, with average sellers engaging on four platforms as they adapt to consumer shopping habits.
Data protection advancements expected to shape 2025 security
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Andrew Eva of Assured Data Protection predicts significant advancements in backup and cybersecurity by 2025, highlighting ransomware as a major threat.
AI integration & data trends set to shape 2025 industry
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
As businesses prioritise real-time analytics, experts predict AI will reshape operations by 2025, driving data-driven models and strategic decision-making.
Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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email security
Trend Micro's 2025 predictions report warns of AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting risks from digital twins and deepfake technologies that could enable identity fraud.
Australian small firms risk exposure amid cyber threats
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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cyber threats
A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect essential insurance, exposing them to cybercrime costing $300 million annually.
Cognizant & Zscaler expand partnership for AI security
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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casb
Cognizant and Zscaler have strengthened their partnership to deliver an AI-enabled zero trust cloud security platform, enhancing enterprise cybersecurity.
Kaspersky warns of supply chain & IT risks in 2025
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai security
Kaspersky warns that supply chain attacks and IT outages could escalate in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in key technologies and infrastructure.
AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ai
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freshworks
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work-life balance
New research reveals that daily AI use among Australian employees has surged from 18% to 27%, aiding productivity but highlighting slow adoption challenges.
Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Exabeam predicts that by 2025, AI will significantly shift the cybersecurity landscape in APAC, making malware creation and deepfakes more accessible to attackers.
Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder for AI deployment
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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saas
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agentic ai
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data governance
Tray.ai has launched Merlin Agent Builder, a platform aimed at simplifying AI agent development for enterprises facing significant technology challenges.
Australian HR professionals optimistic about AI benefits
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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it training
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hcm
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ai
Research from the Australian HR Institute reveals that 86% of HR professionals expect AI to boost productivity, despite concerns over data security.
UK Christmas shopping shifts towards subscription gifts
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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shopping
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christmas
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subscriptions
As Christmas approaches, 29% of UK shoppers are opting for subscription gifts over traditional presents, blending modern convenience with festive spirit.
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
Cybersecurity predictions warn of AI, quantum threats ahead
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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encryption
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iot
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quantum computing
Cybersecurity experts warn of rising threats, predicting a NotPetya-like incident due to AI, quantum advancements, and increased geopolitical tensions.
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
Cybersecurity in 2025: Rise of non-human identities
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Entro Security and YL Ventures predict a 2025 cybersecurity landscape dominated by non-human identities, with their proliferation posing new security challenges.
eCommerce faces cybercrime losses of GBP £2.02m per hour
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Cequence Security warns eCommerce firms could lose GBP £2.02 million per hour to cybercrime during December's holiday shopping season.
Post-quantum cryptography gains traction across sectors
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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iot security
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quantum computing
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supply chain & logistics
Keyfactor foresees a pivotal shift in data security practices by 2025, driven by quantum computing advances and the adoption of post-quantum cryptography.