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 16
AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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iot security
AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
AI set for post-transformer shift to memory-led tools
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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partner programmes
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rpa
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supply chain
AI firms tip 2026 as the dawn of a post-transformer era, with memory-led, workflow-specific systems overtaking general-purpose models.
Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
Gen Z trust creators over brands for tech decisions
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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mdm
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martech
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smart home
Gen Z now trust online creators over tech brands, reshaping how phones, wearables and smart home devices are discovered and bought.
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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biometrics
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socs
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
How AI, social commerce & experience will reshape retail in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
By 2026, AI, social commerce and immersive physical retail experiences will transform how consumers interact with brands both online and in stores.
Finance teams brace for rising AI risks, fatigue & compliance in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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dc
Finance teams face rising AI-driven fraud, fatigue and stricter compliance in 2026, reshaping how businesses manage risk and productivity globally.
AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI and predictive analytics are set to transform retail supply chains in 2026, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.
Ransomware tactics shift as manufacturing faces data theft surge
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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encryption
Ransomware attacks on manufacturing shift from encryption to data theft and extortion, with recovery costs averaging USD $1.3 million, reveals new research.
Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.
Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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ai security
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genai
Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.
AI development to focus on technical use as consumer rollout slows
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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devops
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apm
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ai security
AI development will prioritise technical applications in 2026, with slower consumer rollout due to integration challenges and security concerns across sectors.
Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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cartech
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ai
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microsoft
Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.
AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.
AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.
Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
Trend Micro unveils AI security suite to tackle growing cyber risks
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network security
Trend Micro launches an AI Security Package offering centralised risk management and analytics to protect organisations from vulnerabilities in AI applications.
TA Associates invests in Aeris to boost AI-driven IoT security
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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iot security
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iot
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breach prevention
TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.