Steve Ranger
Steve Ranger is an award-winning reporter and editor who writes about technology and business. Previously he was the editorial director at ZDNET and the editor of silicon.com.
Latest articles by Steve Ranger
Cloud security breaches surge on a wave of stolen credentials
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News Cloud security attacks are growing in both scale and intensity, according to new research from CrowdStrike, with threat actors leveraging stolen credentials to devastating effect
Why Microsoft is spending billions on AI and cloud computing in Europe
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News Microsoft is contending with huge demand for cloud computing services and lingering concerns about data sovereignty - and it’s spending big to stay ahead of competition
Are AI coding assistants actually helping developers produce better software?
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Analysis The use of AI tools in software development may help devs write code faster, but a look at the results raises a few questions
Bank of America wasn't directly targeted in a recent cyber attack, it was just "hit in the crossfire"
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News A recent security incident at Bank of America underlines the complexity of supply chain security risks faced by organizations globally, experts warn
Software supply chain attacks are rife - this is what developers need to watch out for
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News With software supply chain vulnerabilities continuing to wreak havoc, new guidance from NIST aims to boost security practices and protect both businesses and consumers
Rhysida ransomware encryption can be beaten - here’s how
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News A flaw in Rhysida ransomware allows files to be unlocked, and some companies may have been using it for a while
The US just expanded funding for 5G Open RAN in a bid to help telecoms firms crack Huawei dominance
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News The funding for 5G Open RAN aims to help US companies get a bigger slice of the network infrastructure market – and challenge Huawei’s dominance
Hackers are lying low in networks to wage critical infrastructure attacks - here’s how they do it
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News Hackers are researching key IT workers in their bid to gain access to vital systems
Does a cyber security degree help in the real world? Industry professionals have mixed feelings on whether they’re useful
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News Some cyber security professionals struggle to see the benefits of higher education - but change is coming
Windows is getting its own Sudo command, just like Linux - here’s what you need to know and how you can use it
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News The Sudo for Windows command feature might make life a little easier for administrators - so long as they are aware of the potential security risks
Cloud computing or mainframe? Why the pendulum might be swinging back in the age of hybrid strategies and generative AI
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News The rush to dump mainframes in favor of cloud computing has slowed, and there are several key factors behind this deceleration
The hidden cost of ransomware is more painful than many realize
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Opinion It’s important to remember why it’s so important gangs don’t win – the real cost of ransomware is much more than money
GNU C Library vulnerabilities could impact Linux systems, security company says
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News “Significant” flaw in key building blocks for Linux environment says security company which found it.
If you make workers return to the office, here’s who you could lose
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News These three groups are the top ‘flight risk’ in companies that make return-to-office mandatory.
‘Not if, but when’: Where are the autonomous robots?
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In-depth Robots are already common in manufacturing, but where are the autonomous robots of the future and what form will they take?
IBM, GSMA collaborate on generative AI program designed to up-skill the telecoms industry
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News New training program aims to help mobile operators understand the potential for generative AI across their businesses
Meta’s Code Llama AI coding tool just got a big performance boost
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News New versions of generative AI coding tool arrives, supporting Python, C++, Java, PHP and more
The biggest cloud security risk in 2024 will be stolen and exposed credentials
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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News Androxgh0st malware is stealing credentials and building a botnet to go after more targets, according to the FBI and CISA