Latest articles by Steve Ranger
The biggest cloud security risk in 2024 will be stolen and exposed credentials
News Locking down accounts with multifactor authentication and investigating password breaches could help keep attackers out
Agile development is fading in popularity at large enterprises - and developer burnout is a key factor
News Firms employing agile development practices are ‘having difficulty adapting’ in a new world of developer burnout, AI and more, a new report claims
Fast code or secure code? You can’t have both
News Too many companies are still pushing out apps without thinking about security, according to new research
Critical Ivanti VPN flaws are being widely exploited - here’s how to protect yourself
News Ivanti product vulnerabilities have been exploited on thousands of devices already, and organizations have been urged to patch immediately
European firms say they’re being “left in the dark” by big tech gatekeepers ahead of Digital Markets Act
News With the Digital Markets Act set to come into effect in March, European firms have called for greater transparency from big tech 'gatekeepers' on their plans
This malware is trying to steal your AWS keys and more, here's how to protect yourself
News Androxgh0st malware is stealing credentials and building a botnet to go after more targets, according to the FBI and CISA
Most CEOs aren’t buying the hype on generative AI business benefits
News Execs still see generative AI as a critical business priority, but they’re mostly happy just to dabble for now
Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword, and right now it’s hanging over your career
News The impact of artificial intelligence on the jobs market has once again been brought to the fore amid concerns over widespread disruption in the coming decade
Pennsylvania's OpenAI deal shows US authorities are flocking to generative AI, but privacy concerns still linger
The deal with OpenAI makes Pennsylvania the first US state to use ChatGPT Enterprise in daily operations, but authorities across the country are still grappling with concerns over privacy and security
HPE bid for Juniper Networks sets it up for battle with Cisco, Dell, and Broadcom in networking space
Analysis The mega deal will position HPE as a new strong contender in the networking market, but it faces stiff competition from established industry heavyweights
Google looks to “set the record straight” in $7 billion AI patent case
News Google says it has not infringed patents and looks forward to “setting the record straight in court”
Copyright spats show generative AI training has become a major legal minefield
News The content used in generative AI training has pitted tech firms against publishing giants
What is vaporware? The mystery of false tech promises
In-depth One of the tech sector's most annoying habits, what is vaporware and why is it a problem?
Is it time to call in the Turing Police?
Opinion As nations wrestle with the idea of regulating AI, the 40th anniversary of sci-fi classic Neuromancer reminds us of the difficulty in doing so – but also its importance
Biden Administration seeks industry views on AI safety guidelines
News Standards body looks for feedback on AI red-teaming and generative AI risk management
Terrapin SSH attack: How worried should you be?
News Researchers say adding new features to the widely used SSH protocol has allowed weaknesses to surface, and they’ve detailed four potential attacks to demonstrate it
The AI PC is coming: Here’s what you need to know
Analysis Analysts believe a new wave of AI PC’s will spur increased tech spending in 2024
FBI issues alert as Play ransomware gang victim list passes 300 mark
News Play ransomware has emerged as one of the most aggressive and sophisticated threat actors operating globally in 2023
Microsoft wants to take the hassle out of AI development with its ‘Models as a Service’ offering
News Devs can integrate AI models without worrying about the operating infrastructure, according to Microsoft
JetBrains TeamCity flaw risks spiraling out of control as hackers target businesses
News If you haven’t patched the JetBrains TeamCity vulnerability already, it’s about time you did
