
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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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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RISC-V could be the key to European supercomputer sovereignty
News A group of European tech organizations has launched a project aimed at strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty in high-performance computing and AI.
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Cisco wants to train 1.5 million Europeans in digital skills
News Cisco has unveiled plans to provide free training to 1.5 million people across the EU as part of a major digital skills drive.
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Tech workers are being forced into becoming ‘IT generalists’
News The burden of reactive and time-sensitive tasks is affecting staff productivity, with tool sprawl and lack of AI plans top of mind
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UK AI research at risk of state-backed threats, says Turing
News University-led AI research is at risk of being stolen for malicious use, says the UK's leading AI institute – with cross-government support needed
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Data quality worries are holding back AI adoption among manufacturers, despite optimism over its growth potential
News Less than half of manufacturing leaders describe their data as "excellent" while two-thirds question how they're using data for AI
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The CMA just dropped its probe into the Microsoft–OpenAI deal
News The CMA has dropped its probe into the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, saying the deal doesn't give Microsoft a controlling interest over the AI firm.
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IT workers are being 'stretched to their limits'
News European IT workers are buckling under the stress, with almost three-quarters saying they've experienced work-related burnout.
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Orange eyes cloud native gains with Red Hat deal
News Orange has signed a deal with Red Hat to enhance the underlying common telco cloud foundation for Orange International Networks.
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