Emma Woollacott
Emma Woollacott is a freelance journalist writing for publications including the BBC, Private Eye, Forbes, Raconteur and specialist technology titles.
Latest articles by Emma Woollacott
AI hallucinations, accuracy still top concerns for UK tech leaders as adoption continues
By Emma Woollacott published
News Generative AI guidance and education is thin, a new study shows, creating hesitancy among IT leaders
Scrapped Britishvolt gigafactory set to house Europe’s "largest AI data center"
By Emma Woollacott published
News The proposals mark the latest effort to repurpose former industrial sites to support data center development
Uber hit with €290m fine for storing European driver data in the US
By Emma Woollacott published
News The fine marks the latest imposed on Uber by the Dutch data protection authority
SaaS security woes continue to haunt cyber teams
By Emma Woollacott published
News Following recent incidents, organizations aim to keep data within custom-built, internal applications
Civil service hopes to attract best and brightest cyber talent with new graduate scheme
By Emma Woollacott published
News The new, revamped graduate program will open in October this year
Ransomware gangs are rolling in cash, with hackers taking home $459.8 million in the first half of 2024 alone
By Emma Woollacott published
News Ransomware criminals are ramping up attacks globally and reaping the financial rewards
UK firms are stuck in an “AI pilot purgatory” – here’s how they can drive success
By Emma Woollacott published
News Many organizations are struggling to move beyond pilot projects, thanks to a lack of clear leadership and confused priorities
AMD’s ZT Systems acquisition primes it for a battle with Nvidia
By Emma Woollacott published
News AMD plans to expand its AI infrastructure capabilities with the $4.9 billion deal
Cyber insurance claims are declining as firms take ransomware recovery into their own hands
By Emma Woollacott published
News Organizations are stepping up their backup capabilities to support recover, rather than being forced to meet the demands of ransomware groups
Serious flaws in Microsoft apps on macOS could let hackers spy on users
By Emma Woollacott published
News The security firm said attackers could bypass permissions for Microsoft apps on macOS and gain privileges without verification
Dublin, Beijing, and Northern Virginia all have this one thing in common
By Emma Woollacott published
News The global hyperscale data center market is highly centralized, with the US and China leading the pack – but expansion in other regions is growing
The gender gap in computing education is closing, but there’s still work to be done
By Emma Woollacott published
News Girls are increasingly studying the subject at degree level, according to BCS, and consistently out-perform boys at A level
Thousands targeted with phishing emails after cyber attack on Greater Manchester councils
By Emma Woollacott published
News Manchester, Salford, and Bolton are just the latest local authorities to be targeted by cyber criminals
Suspected leader of 'prolific' Reveton ransomware group arrested and deported to US
By Emma Woollacott published
News Maksim Silnikau - aka J.P. Morgan - is accused of being behind the Reveton ransomware as a service and Angler exploit kit
Deepfake attacks are prompting drastic security changes at enterprises
By Emma Woollacott published
News Deepfake attacks have wrought havoc on unsuspecting victims over the last year, and the method is expected to grow in popularity
You really need to stop using your work laptop for personal use
By Emma Woollacott published
News A new survey shows some staff are using work laptops to access adult content, gambling sites, and the dark web
The NCSC wants to know how your business is using honeypots to combat hackers
By Emma Woollacott published
News The NCSC hopes to encourage the use of cyber deception techniques within the UK, across government and critical national infrastructure
Why demand for edge data centers is skyrocketing
By Emma Woollacott published
News The edge data center market is expected to surpass $300 billion in value by 2026, but what’s driving this rapid growth?
SMB confidence booms as digital transformation projects gather pace
By Emma Woollacott published
News New research finds small businesses are optimistic about their prospects over the next 12 months
Home Office rebuffs claims Russian threat actors accessed emails after Microsoft hack
By Emma Woollacott published
News FoI requests have revealed that the Russia-backed hacking group stole sensitive data, renewing concerns about Microsoft’s security practices
ASOS extends AI deal with Microsoft to support staff, customers
By Emma Woollacott published
News ASOS said it plans to roll out existing AI tools and services more broadly
Amazon’s $4 billion investment in Anthropic faces UK competition probe – here’s what it means
By Emma Woollacott published
News The CMA investigation into the Anthropic investment is the latest in a slew of probes by the competition regulator
Government AI funding to help cut rail delays and boost construction projects
By Emma Woollacott published
News More than 200 organizations spanning a host of industries will be granted funding through the scheme
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