Ellen Jennings-Trace

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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US Congressional Budget Office hit by suspected cyberattack - here's what we know

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Foreign adversaries may have accessed a congressional network.

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Google warns criminals are building and selling illicit AI tools - and the market is growing

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

AI tools are being specially built for cyber crime, new Google research warns.

The eyes of Big Brother is watching secretly from behind the digital curtain of the EU flag

Want to know what EU officials are up to? Call a data broker

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Reporters have used data brokers to access location and movement information of EU Commissioners.

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UK government and telcos sign landmark deal to strike back against scam calls

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Mobile networks are joining forces in a nationwide bid to eliminate spoof calls.

Hackers are teaming up with organized crime gangs to steal cargo right from supply chains

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Sophisticated attacks bring the physical and digital worlds together to put freights at risk.

The importance of Layer 1 infrastructure in AV over IP networks

Experts warn UK's basic infrastructure at risk after hackers target drinking water suppliers

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Attacks have disrupted operations on five separate occasions, experts warn.

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Hate Windows 11? Just make sure you aren't falling for fake download sites hosting upgrade dodgy bypass tools

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Windows 11 bypass tools like Flyoobe are being copied to trick unsuspecting users.

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Thousands fall victim to ransomware as European attacks reach record highs - here's why they're so at risk

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

European ransomware victims make up nearly 22% of global targets, report claims.

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“We need to do something different” - why Hexagon is teaming up with Red Bull Racing to address manufacturing skills shortage

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Oracle Red Bull Racing’s says its mission is to bring more young people into manufacturing - and Hexagon is set to play a key role.

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NHS devices diagnosed with compatibility issues - and Windows 11 is being prescribed as treatment

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

The Windows 10 end of life is causing problems for UK hospitals, experts have warned.

The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft software for an open source alternative

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

The ICC wants to become less dependent on US providers like Microsoft.

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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

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

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

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Big Tech is failing to protect consumers against AI scams - here’s how to stay safe

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Which? Is urging Big Tech in the UK to act against AI scams.

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

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

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

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M&S drops TCS IT service desk contract

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

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

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

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

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

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

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

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“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

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

‘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

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

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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

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

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

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

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

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

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

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

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