
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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5 million Americans affected in Yale New Haven Health data breach
News A data breach at Yale New Haven Health has exposed data belonging to millions of people – and lawsuits have already been filed.
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What AI models are best for vibe coding?
News Vibe coding had become the latest big trend in software development, but research shows this can yield decidedly insecure code.
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Healthcare organizations are turning a blind eye to phishing attacks
News A survey reveals that most attacks go unreported, putting patient data at risk
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Criminals target APIs as web attacks skyrocket globally
News More than a third of web attacks target APIs as AI expands attack surfaces and brings new security challenges
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Layoffs loom for underskilled tech workers and poor performers
News Tech hiring managers expect to make layoffs in the coming months, with roles ripe for automation and workers with outdated skills the most likely to be cut.
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State-sponsored cyber groups are flocking to the 'ClickFix' social engineering technique
News State-sponsored hackers from North Korea, Iran, and Russia are exploiting the ‘ClickFix’ social engineering technique for the first time – and to great success.
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Microsoft just hit a major milestone in its ‘zero waste’ strategy
News Microsoft says it's outstripping its zero waste targets, recording a 90.9% reuse and recycling rate for servers and components in 2024.
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Colt Technology sells eight European data centers
News NorthC says the acquisition will help it improve coverage in Germany and other markets
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Hacked law firm 'didn't think it was a data breach' – the ICO disagreed
News The ICO has fined DPP Law for failing to report an attack that saw confidential information released on the dark web
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Business leaders are having a crisis of confidence over data literacy
News A Salesforce survey reveals business leaders don't trust their data, or their ability to make the most of it
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Hackers are duping developers with malware-laden coding challenges
News A North Korean state-sponsored group has been targeting crypto developers through fake coding challenges given as part of the recruitment process.
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Enterprises face delicate balancing act with data center sustainability goals
News High energy consumption, raw material requirements, and physical space constraints are holding back data center sustainability efforts, according to new research from Seagate.
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Women show more team spirit when it comes to cybersecurity, yet they're still missing out on opportunities
News While they're more likely to believe that responsibility should be shared, women are less likely to get the necessary training
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Dragging your feet on Windows 11 migration? Rising infostealer threats might change that
News With the clock ticking down to the Windows 10 end of life deadline in October, organizations are dragging their feet on Windows 11 migration – and leaving their devices vulnerable as a result.
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Third time lucky? Microsoft finally begins roll-out of controversial Recall feature
News The Windows Recall feature has been plagued by setbacks and backlash from security professionals
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The UK government wants quantum technology out of the lab and in the hands of enterprises
News The UK government has unveiled plans to invest £121 million in quantum computing projects in an effort to drive real-world applications and adoption rates.
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Cheap cyber crime kits can be bought on the dark web for less than $25
News Research from NordVPN shows phishing kits are now widely available on the dark web and via messaging apps like Telegram, and are often selling for less than $25.
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Cyber attacks against UK firms dropped by 10% last year, but experts say don't get complacent
News More than four-in-ten UK businesses were hit by a cyber attack last year, marking a decrease on the year prior – but security experts have warned enterprises to still remain vigilant.
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IBM just unveiled its new z17 mainframe – and it's built with AI performance in mind
News IBM has released the latest version of its mainframe, the z17, aimed at supporting AI workloads and inferencing.
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Seized database helps Europol snare botnet customers in ‘Operation Endgame’ follow-up sting
News Europol has detained several people believed to be involved in a botnet operation as part of a follow-up to a major takedown last year.
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Young tech professionals are shunning a full-time return to the office – unless it pays more
News Young tech professionals who entered the workforce post-pandemic expect on-site work to be paid more than remote options.
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A new Neptune RAT variant is spreading like wildfire
News Neptune RAT can hijack Windows PCs and steal passwords – and it's spreading fast
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Poor cybersecurity practices cost SMBs £3.4 billion every year
News Small businesses across the UK are losing £3.4 billion a year thanks to inadequate cybersecurity measures, according to new research from Vodafone.
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Cloudflare’s recent acquisition aims to supercharge developers
News The deal should make it easier to build AI applications on the Cloudflare Developer Platform
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