
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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LockBit ransomware group falls victim to hackers itself
News A data leak has revealed negotiations with victims, along with Bitcoin wallet addresses, affiliate accounts and details of attacks
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AI-powered banking fraud on the rise
News Banks are increasingly using AI to combat scams, but say that the need for good data management can make progress slow
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Public sector IT leaders lament sluggish digital transformation progress
News Research from SolarWinds shows public sector transformation is progressing at a snail's pace despite IT leaders pushing for rapid improvements.
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Almost a third of workers are covertly using AI at work – here’s why that’s a terrible idea
News Employers need to get wise to the use of unauthorized AI tools and tighten up policies
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Cyber attacks are costing UK firms billion every year
News New research from ESET shows the cost of cyber attacks against UK businesses is surging, with many victims struggling to remediate breaches.
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This hacker group is posing as IT helpdesk workers to target enterprises
News The Luna Moth hacker group is ramping up attacks on firms across a range of industries with its 'callback phishing' campaign, according to security researchers.
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Cyber attacks have rocked UK retailers – here's how you can stay safe
News Following recent attacks on retailers, the NCSC urges other firms to make sure they don't fall victim too
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DDoS attackers are pouncing on unpatched vulnerabilities
News Who needs a new attack vector when you can exploit old, public, and well-documented vulnerabilities?
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Microsoft says this data center cooling technique can cut emissions by one-fifth
News In a cradle-to-grave environmental assessment, Microsoft has examined manufacturing, transportation, deployment, and end-of-life disposal
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Kyndryl looks to create 1,000 software and AI jobs with new Liverpool hub
News The company has formally opened its new innovation center at the Royal Liver Building
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Everything we know about the Co-op cyber attack so far
News Hot on the heels of an attack on M&S, the Co-op says it's working to minimize any damage
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Software deployments are plagued by delays
News UK software deployments are running an average of four months beyond schedule, new research shows, with delays affecting more than eight-in-ten businesses.
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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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