Articles by Ellen Jennings-Trace, Staff Writer

Ellen has been writing for almost four years, with a focus on post-COVID policy whilst studying at the University of Cardiff. During her time at university, Ellen studied BA Politics and International Relations, for which she achieved second-class honours (upper division). Ellen then went on to study an MA in Political Communication, receiving a Merit. Before joining TechRadar Pro as a Junior Writer, she worked for Future Publishing’s MVC content team, working with merchants and retailers to upload content. When she’s not working, Ellen is a keen badminton player, Formula 1 fan, and gym enthusiast.

Articles by: Ellen Jennings-Trace

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SMBs most at risk of data breaches - billions of records compromised so far, here's how to stay safe

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 30 October 25

Proton’s Data Breach Observatory wants to help identify trends and weaknesses in the threat landscape.

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US tech firm digs its claws into UK countryside with £4bn data center plans

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 30 October 25

A new huge data centre might be coming to your back garden.

Python rejects $1.5m US government grant to avoid compromising ethics with anti-DEI policies

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 29 October 25

Anti-DEI requirements pose ‘enormous, open-ended financial risks’, Python Software Foundation argues.

M&S drops TCS IT service desk contract

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 28 October 25

The IT firm was not the source of the breach, but it’s been replaced nonetheless.

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No, Gmail has not suffered a massive 183 million passwords breach - but you should still look after your data

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 28 October 25

Sensational stories like mass Gmail password leaks might not always be what they seem.

Workers are scamming their employers using AI-generated fake expense receipts

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 27 October 25

An age-old scam is getting a new lease of life thanks to AI.

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Millions of passengers possibly affected by cyber breach at Dublin Airport supplier

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 27 October 25

Personal information may have been compromised in a third-party incident.

“We turn microns into milliseconds” - How Hexagon hopes to be Oracle Red Bull Racing's extra boost in winning Formula 1 success

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 26 October 25

We hear how Hexagon’s metrology tech is the secret weapon for delivering precision for Red Bull Racing.

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Think your boss might be spying on you at work? Here’s how to tell - and how to resist

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 25 October 25

‘Bossware’ is ramping up, but how can you spot (and stop) office spying?

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Thousands of YouTube videos disguised as cheat codes removed for spreading malware

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 24 October 25

The malware distribution network was disrupted - but viewers should still be cautious.

Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL60 Mercedes leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-23 and the rest of the field during the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Every Formula 1 driver on the grid just had their passport and license details leaked - but it could have been so much worse

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 23 October 25

Security researchers claim to have tricked the FIA into giving them admin privileges.

UK ChatGPT users will finally have a say in where their data is stored

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 23 October 25

OpenAI partnership with the UK Government will finally bring data sovereignty to UK users.

Hackers are exploiting OAuth loophole for persistent access - and resetting your password won't save you

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 22 October 25

These fully automated attacks let hackers retain serious access to OAuth apps.

Microsoft commits to making Windows 11 ‘AI-native’ - whether you like it or not

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 21 October 25

Microsoft wants you to start talking to your PC, with Copilot in control.

Muji halts online sales after ransomware attack on supplier

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 21 October 25

Yet another top retailer falls victim to ransomware by proxy.

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Notorious Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon found lurking in European comms networks

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 21 October 25

Salt Typhoon has its sights set on European Telecoms firm.

China claims the US NSA conducted cyberattacks on its national time center

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 20 October 25

Accusations fly between the US and China with the national time center targeted.

Over 17 million victims reported in huge Prosper data breach - here’s what we know so far

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 20 October 25

The personal information of over 17.6 million Prosper users affected in data breach.

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Tech industry stalling as AI takes over, with junior roles cut in half

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 17 October 25

Entry level tech jobs are being eradicated.

Capita handed huge £14m fine over security failings which lead to data breach

By Ellen Jennings-Trace last updated 17 October 25

Capita ‘failed in its duty to protect’ customer data, the ICO found.

More massive layoffs could be in store for Amazon workers - as the company pledges billions to AI

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 16 October 25

Even more huge layoffs could be on the horizon at Amazon.

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CISA staff fired in a fresh cuts for Trump's administration - some forcibly reassigned to ICE

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 15 October 25

More cuts come as cybersecurity continues to drop in the administration’s priorities.

Google's new 'Help Me Schedule' lets Gemini coordinate your calendar

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 15 October 25

Gemini-powered features help collaboration and connectivity.

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Nearly 180k records exposed in billing platform breach - here’s what we know

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 14 October 25

Databases have been left without encryption, and now personal data is compromised.

India to get biggest data center investment outside of US with Google pledging $15 billion project

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 14 October 25

The race for AI data centers is on and Google wants in on the action.

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