
Emma Woollacott
Emma Woollacott is a freelance journalist writing for publications including the BBC, Private Eye, Forbes, Raconteur and specialist technology titles.
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NHS supplier hit with £3m fine for security failings that led to attack
News Advanced Computer Software Group lacked MFA, comprehensive vulnerability scanning and proper patch management
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These five countries recorded the most third-party data breaches last year
News Singapore and the Netherlands are the world's leading hotspots for third-party data breaches, with more than seven-in-ten organizations falling victim last year.
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Millions of 23andMe users’ genetic data could be up for grabs
News DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising questions about the future of the company and the personal data it holds.
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Fake file converter tools are on the rise – here’s what you need to know
News The FBI has issued an alert over the rise of fake file converter tools available online after observing a spate of scams and ransomware attacks.
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IBM pledges support for UK government cyber skills program
News The CyberFirst Girls competition is aimed at increasing diversity in the cyber security workforce
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Security experts warn of ‘contradictory confidence’ over critical infrastructure threats
News Almost all critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations in the UK (95%) experienced a data breach in the last year, according to new research.
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Global security spending continues to rise
News The US and Europe show the strongest growth, but spending is rising globally
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Old ServiceNow vulnerabilities could cause havoc for unpatched customers
News Organizations that failed to apply ServiceNow patches last year are continuing to fall victim
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Get started on post-quantum encryption, organizations warned
News The UK's national cybersecurity agency is urging companies to begin preparing themselves for quantum threats by 2035.
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Hackers are turning to AI tools to reverse engineer millions of apps
News A marked surge in attacks on client-side apps could be due to the growing use of AI tools among cyber criminals, according to new research.
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Generative AI adoption is 'creating deep rifts' at enterprises
News Execs are battling each other over poor ROI, underperforming tools, and inter-departmental clashes
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Millions of RSA encryption keys could be vulnerable to attack
News Millions of RSA encryption keys contain major flaws, making them vulnerable to attack, according to new research.
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Healthcare organizations need to shake up email security practices
News Microsoft 365 is the source of almost half of all healthcare email breaches, thanks mainly to misconfigurations in security settings.
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Alleged LockBit developer extradited to the US
News A Russian-Israeli man has been extradited to the US amid accusations of being a key LockBit ransomware developer.
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Organizations urged to act fast after GitHub Action supply chain attack
News More than 20,000 organizations may be at risk following a supply chain attack affecting tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action.
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AI PCs are becoming a no-brainer for IT decision makers
News IT decision makers are bullish about AI PCs, according to analysis from IDC, with more than eight-in-ten saying they will positively impact employees.
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February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks
News February 2025 was the worst month on record for the number of ransomware attacks, according to new research from Bitdefender.
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Tech talent shortages mean enterprises are overhauling traditional recruitment strategies
News With more than half of enterprise leaders worried about future skills shortages, many organizations are turning to a range of new techniques to expand potential talent pools.
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National Grid investment wing backs AI startups to boost energy efficiency
News National Grid Partners, the venture capital and innovation arm of the UK utility firm, has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in AI startups in the energy field.
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UK firms are pulling ahead of EU competitors in the AI race
News UK organizations are pulling ahead of EU competitors in implementing AI, new research suggests, and a key factor lies in their confidence about regulatory compliance.
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DEI rollbacks could exacerbate tech talent shortages
News Finding talent with AI skills has already become a major challenge for enterprises, but with some enterprises shelving DEI hiring practices, research suggests the situation could get worse.
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Pressure rises to bolster data center energy efficiency
News IT leaders are increasingly concerned about energy supply, with the rapid expansion of AI putting strain on national infrastructure.
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Cybersecurity teams face unparalleled pressure, but they’re stepping up to the plate
News While cybersecurity teams are contending with rising workloads and chronic staffing issues, new research shows practitioners are still charging ahead and meeting targets.
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Rampant tech issues mean IT pros are putting out more fires than ever
News Recurring tech issues mean IT professionals cost their employers an average of $7,800 a year in productivity losses, with some wasting 52 hours on troubleshooting.
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