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
Seven critical ChatGPT flaws expose users to data theft risks
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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data protection
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ai security
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llms
Tenable reveals seven major ChatGPT vulnerabilities exposing users to risks of data theft and malicious attacks, with some flaws still unpatched in ChatGPT-5.
Festive season surge prompts focus on logistics & customs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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online shopping
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ccl
CCL urges businesses to strengthen logistics and customs compliance ahead of the festive surge, as UK online sales hit GBP £115.3bn in late 2024.
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.
Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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apple
UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.
CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Taiwan’s CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia’s key markets.
Infios & AWS bring AI-driven automation to retail supply chains
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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hyperscale
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rpa
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supply chain
Infios partners with AWS to integrate AI agents into retail supply chains, enhancing order management for retailers like Officeworks and Myer from 2026.
Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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erp
Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.
Blackwired unveils AI-powered upgrades to predict cyber-attacks
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
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breach prevention
Blackwired launches AI-powered ThirdWatch upgrades to predict and prevent cyber-attacks, enhancing threat visualisation and intelligence for global businesses.
UK workplace AI adoption stalls, risking GBP £400 billion goal
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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government
Nearly half of UK office workers do not use AI tools at work, threatening government ambitions for GBP £400 billion AI-driven economic growth by 2030.
HERE & Amap join forces on global AI navigation for SDVs
Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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cartech
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ai
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ml
HERE Technologies and Amap have partnered to develop AI-driven navigation for software-defined vehicles, supporting Chinese carmakers expanding globally.
Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ai
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telstra
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digital literacy
Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.
Euromonitor forecasts comfort, wellness & East Asian influence
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
Euromonitor forecasts rising demand for comfort, authentic self-expression, cutting-edge wellness, and greater East Asian brand influence by 2026 amid global shifts.
Middle managers cost frontline sectors AUD $15.5 billion yearly
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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workforce technology
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workplace culture
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safetyculture
Australian frontline sectors lose AUD $15.5 billion annually as middle managers spend weeks on low-value tasks, hampering productivity and growth.
Contrast Security integrates with Microsoft Sentinel for real-time app defence
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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siem
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cloud security
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application security
Contrast Security’s integration with Microsoft Sentinel delivers real-time application-layer threat detection, enhancing SOC teams’ response to complex attacks.
Retailers hit by ransomware face higher USD $2 million demands
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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dr
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Over half of retailers hit by ransomware have paid ransoms, with demands doubling to a median of USD $2 million, Sophos reports in its 2025 study.
Cloud breaches driven by identity failures & process flaws
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
ReliaQuest reveals identity compromises and process flaws, not zero-day exploits, drive most cloud breaches, with 99% of cloud identities still over-privileged.
Primary pupils to get compulsory financial education in England
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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payment technologies
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financial literacy
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money management
Financial education will become compulsory for primary pupils in England, aiming to boost early money skills and tackle financial exclusion.
AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ict sector
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employment
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workplace culture
Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.
CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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inflation
Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.