5 Bytes Podcast features some of the highlights in enterprise IT for the last week as well as some useful resources for IT Pros and more!
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Many Suitors After Google Chrome! M&S Hit by Ransomware! Hotpatching to Require Subscription!
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16:13On this episode, I cover some recent issues caused by the April Windows Updates, I cover the news of many suitors vying for Google Chrome, annoyances with ChatGPT and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/many-suitors-after-google-chrome-ms-hit-by-ransomware-hotpatching-to-require-subscription/…
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Entra ID Account Lockouts! Critical PyTorch Bug! Scheduled Tasks for Gemini!
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18:50I cover the news over the weekend about Entra ID account lockouts, I discuss several recent vulnerabilities, a policy change by Google and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/entra-id-account-lockouts-critical-pytorch-bug-scheduled-tasks-for-gemini/By Rory Monaghan
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April Updates Causing Headaches! Google Announces Layoffs! Return of a Free ESXi!
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18:04In this episode, I cover news of fallout from the April Windows updates, the latest AI developments, a new FSLogix release and more.Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/april-updates-causing-headaches-google-announces-layoffs-return-of-a-free-esxi/By Rory Monaghan
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Confusing Patch Tuesday News! Cyber Gang's Messages Leaked! WSUS Driver Sync Revived!
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34:15In this episode, I provide a roundup of Patch Tuesday news including worrying aspects of one patch and vulnerability mitigation process, I also provide an update on the Oracle breach, a change to Windows 11 Start Menu and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/confusing-patch-tuesday-news-cyber-gangs-messages-leaked-wsus-driver-sync-revi…
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Major Data Breach of Popular EHR Platform! New Win11 Roadmap! VMware Suing Customer!
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29:09I cover the concerning story of a data breach of Oracle Health and a haphazard disclosure by Oracle, I also cover multiple AI related stories (of course), provide updates on some Windows issues caused by recent updates and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-data-breach-of-popular-ehr-platform-new-win11-roadmap-vmware-suing…
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Cloudflare Launches AI Tricking Feature! Google Drive Arm Compatibility! OneNote App Support to End!
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24:29I provide an update on the recent GitHub Actions exploits, information on a recently disclosed vulnerability in Veeam's backup service, the end of support for a OneNote app and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/cloudflare-launches-ai-tricking-feature-google-drive-arm-compatibility-onenote-app-support-to-end/…
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Google's Largest Acquisition Ever! Windows Update Concerns! Java 24 Goes GA!
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33:01In this episode, I cover the announcement of Google's largest ever acquisition, info on issues caused by this month's Windows Updates and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/googles-largest-acquisition-ever-windows-update-concerns-java-24-goes-ga/By Rory Monaghan
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OneDrive to Prompt Users! Patch Tuesday News! Remote Desktop App Being Retired Soon!
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37:36In this episode, I cover the latest in AI news, the removal of a recent Windows 11 upgrade block for AutoCAD customers, an incredible polymorphic extension exploit in Chrome plus more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/onedrive-to-prompt-users-patch-tuesday-news-remote-desktop-app-being-retired-soon/…
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Skype to be Retired Soon! New Win11 Upgrade Block! Citrix Licensing Service Issue!
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16:56In this episode, I cover multiple recent service outages, a concern about a recent policy change by Mozilla, the sudden announcement that Skype will be shutdown within weeks plus more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/skype-to-be-retired-soon-new-win11-upgrade-block-citrix-licensing-service-issue/…
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Free Version of Office! Big Changes for Docker! Latest AI Developments!
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23:50I cover several developments in GenAI including from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. I also cover a fix Microsoft is working on for issues with SSH connections, changes to Docker and a free version of Microsoft Office plus more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/free-version-of-office-big-changes-for-docker-latest-ai-developments/…
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Update Causing File Explorer Instability! App-V Abused by Cyber Gang! HP AI Acquisition!
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20:57In this episode, I cover vulnerabilities some of the issues and fallout from this month's Windows update, some details on an App-V client vulnerability being abused by a Chinese cyber gang and a lot of developments in the AI and quantum computing space.Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/update-causing-file-explorer-instability-app-v-abuse…
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New Outlook App Forced on Win10! Patch Tuesday News! OpenAI to Cancel o3!
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19:50In this episode, I cover vulnerabilities patched in this month’s Windows Updates and some vulnerabilities patched by other vendors. I also cover a newly published exploit, a large scale brute force attack under way, resources for AVD and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/new-outlook-app-forced-on-win10-patch-tuesday-news-openai-to-c…
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Report on Cloud Service Market! Win11 on the Rise! Dell Orders Return to the Office!
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15:47In this episode, I provide an update on the UK regulator investigation into the cloud services market, I talk an increase of Windows 11 adoption, I discuss a helpful script to combat a vulnerability exploit and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/report-on-cloud-service-market-win11-on-the-rise-dell-orders-return-to-the-office/…
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DeepSeek Heats Up AI Race! January Windows Update Warning! Google Disables Sync for Some Customers!
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27:43In this episode, I go deep into the barrage of news about the Chinese DeepSeek GenAI service and its disruption to the tech industry, I get into the largest breach in US history and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/deepseek-heats-up-ai-race-january-windows-update-warning-google-disables-sync-for-some-customers/…
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Price Increase for M365 and Google Workspace! MFA Outage Concerns! 24H2 Blocks Cleared!
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16:31In this episode, I cover price changes announced by both Google and Microsoft to their respective productivity suites, I also cover an interesting report on AI that casts doubt on claims it will be a long term negative on the job market and I cover concerns about MFA after a recent outage plus more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/pric…
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Layoffs at Microsoft! Patch Tuesday News! Azure Price Adjustment!
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17:30In this episode, I cover this month's Patch Tuesday news, a warning from Microsoft about the upcoming retirement of some PowerShell modules, a price cut for some Azure customers and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/layoffs-at-microsoft-patch-tuesday-news-azure-price-adjustment/…
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Another Issue with Win11 24H2! Siri Eavesdropping Allegations! CES 2025!
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28:17In this episode, I give a glimpse at some of the announcements made at CES 2025, I cover issues with Windows 11 24H2, all the latest from OpenAI and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/another-issue-with-win11-24h2-siri-eavesdropping-allegations-ces-2025/By Rory Monaghan
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Big Tech Trends of 2024 and a Look Ahead to 2025!
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15:44This is my special annual episode where I discuss the big trends and stories related to enterprise IT in 2024 and add dive into some thoughts about the year ahead!Episode Landing Page:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/big-tech-trends-of-2024-and-a-look-ahead-to-2025/By Rory Monaghan
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Qualcomm & Arm Case Complete! Free Copilot for GitHub for All! Windows Kernel Vulnerability Exploit!
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11:15In this episode, I wrap up the year with warnings of some vulnerabilities, a gift from Microsoft to the community with the introduction of a free Copilot for Github tier and more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/qualcomm-arm-trial-complete-free-copilot-for-github-for-all-windows-kernel-vulnerability-exploit/…
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Podcast Milestone! Citrix NetScalers Under Attack! Browser Usage Metrics!
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17:11In this episode, I cover the fallout from the recent Windows Updates, updates from Google on their GenAI initiatives, worrying reports of brute force attacks on Citrix Netscalers and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/podcast-milestone-citrix-netscalers-under-attack-browser-usage-metrics/…
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Major Acquisitions Announced! Final Patch Tuesday of 2024! Broadcom Backtracks!
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26:08This week I cover major tech acquisition from Citrix and TeamViewer, I give a rundown of this month’s Patch Tuesday news, a lot of AI news and more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-acquisitions-announced-final-patch-tuesday-of-2024-broadcom-backtracks/By Rory Monaghan
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24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue!
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19:30This week I cover troubling new stats from Stat Counter indicating Windows 11 adoption has actually declined and Windows 10 is on the rise once more, I also discuss changes made to the way Firefox handles default settings, Microsoft's stance on running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware and more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/24h2-blo…
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24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue!
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20:07This week I provide update on the US DoJ's attempts to break up Google, I discuss a change to a Microsoft licensing resource and cover a forecast for IT jobs in 2025 plus much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/24h2-blocked-from-more-pcs-it-job-forecast-for-2025-app-uninstall-issue/By Rory Monaghan
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Microsoft Ignite Announcements! App-V Deprecation Change! Starlink Sold Out!
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32:42In this episode I do a comprehensive review of many of the announcements from Microsoft Ignite, I discuss a malvertising campaign targeting Bitwarden customers, a potential FTC investigation and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-ignite-announcements-app-v-deprecation-change-starlink-sold-out/…
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Change to Windows Update Cadence! Patch Tuesday News! OneDrive Issues on macOS!
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20:33On this episode of the podcast, I cover an issue with Windows update breaking SSH connections, I do a roundup of Patch Tuesday Windows updates, Server 2025 news and much more! Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/change-to-windows-update-cadence-patch-tuesday-news-onedrive-issues-on-macos/By Rory Monaghan
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Win10 ESU for Consumers! App Attach Announcement! Cyber Attack May Play Role in Tragic Case!
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25:19On this episode of the podcast, I cover a multiple issues caused by recent Windows Updates, thankfully some are caused by preview updates, I also get into some new features and upcoming features announced by Microsoft, a worrying vulnerability disclosed by Okta and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/win10-esu-for-consumers-app-a…
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Worrying New Exploit! OpenAI & Microsoft’s Partnership Questioned! Major ARM Dispute!
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17:39On this episode of the podcast, I cover a rift between Qualcomm and ARM that is resulting in Qualcomm having their license agreement with ARM revoked, I cover worrying details of Microsoft and OpenAI’s agreement plus much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/worrying-new-exploit-openai-microsofts-partnership-questioned-major-arm-disput…
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New Copilot Agents Announced! New Sophos Acquisition! Microsoft Loses Customer Logs!
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16:10On this episode of the podcast, I cover new developments in AI, security concerns for SolarWinds customers and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/new-copilot-agents-announced-new-sophos-acquisition-microsoft-loses-customer-logs/By Rory Monaghan
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More Win11 24H2 Concerns! Office 2016 & 2019 End of Support! Protocol Deprecation!
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17:24In this episode I cover more fallout from the recent Windows 11 24H2 release, I cover security concerns about generative AI, the deprecation of protocols by Microsoft and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/more-win11-24h2-concerns-office-2016-2019-end-of-support-protocol-deprecation/…
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Windows 11 24H2 Blocked for Some! Remote Desktop Session Issue Resolved! Patch Tuesday News!
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18:27In this episode I cover this month’s Patch Tuesday Windows Updates, new developments in the generative AI space, an RD Connection issue resolution and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-11-24h2-blocked-for-some-remote-desktop-session-issue-resolved-patch-tuesday-news/By Rory Monaghan
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Win11 24H2 Released! Update Causing BSOD on Win11! PowerToys Receives Update!
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17:53In this episode I cover the launch of Windows 11 24H2, some upcoming AI features from Microsoft, a BSOD problem faced by some using Windows 11 and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/win11-24h2-released-update-causing-bsod-on-win11-powertoys-receives-update/By Rory Monaghan
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Hot Patching Preview! WSUS Deprecation! Google Files Complaint Against Microsoft!
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25:48In this episode I cover announcements from the recent AVD Tech Fest conference, multiple stories of regulatory questions for browser manufacturers, new features from Microsoft and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/hot-patching-preview-wsus-deprecation-google-files-complaint-against-microsoft/…
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ServiceNow Customer KB Data Leak! IGEL Disrupt Announcements! Changes to Windows Enrollment!
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20:41In this episode I cover announcements from the recent IGEL Disrupt event, an update on Apple iPhone 16 preorders, a worrying story about ServiceNow Customer KB data leaking online and an interesting tale about HDD Backup flaws from the world of entertainment plus much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/servicenow-customer-kb-data-le…
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Apple Announcements! AT&T Brings Lawsuit Against Broadcom! New PowerToys!
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27:03In this episode I cover announcements from the Apple Event, a major loss for Apple in a tax case, another legal case in tech taken by AT&T against Broadcom and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/apple-announcements-att-brings-lawsuit-against-broadcom-new-powertoys/By Rory Monaghan
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OpenAI Seek More Funding! Synology Removing Important Features! Windows App Warning!
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22:15In this episode I cover developments in GenAI, changes coming to Windows 11, stories of recent security incidents and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/openai-seek-more-funding-synology-removing-important-features-windows-app-warning/By Rory Monaghan
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SonicWall Vulnerability Disclosed! Macs Move to 16GB Standard! New CrowdStrike Incident!
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18:29On this week’s episode, I cover the possibility of security changes to the Windows OS being announced soon, I dive into fixes for some of the previously reported issues caused by Windows Updates and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/sonicwall-vulnerability-disclosed-macs-move-to-16gb-standard-new-crowdstrike-incident/…
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Jenkins Being Actively Targeted in Attacks! Patch Fallout! FAT32 Improvement!
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26:26On this week's episode, I dive into a lot of InfoSec news relating to fallout from this month's Patch Tuesday, a Jenkins vulnerability being actively exploited, multiple breaches confirmed plus some lighter news, I swear!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/jenkins-being-actively-targeted-in-attacks-patch-fallout-fat32-improvement/…
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Microsoft Addresses Bitlocker Prompts! Patch Tuesday news! Major Breach of Social Security Numbers!
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22:56On this week's episode, I get into the worrying story about the potential leaking of every US citizen's social security number, I follow up on Intel's microcode update for their CPU stability issues and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-addresses-bitlocker-prompts-patch-tuesday-news-major-breach-of-social-security-num…
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Microsoft Claps Back at Critic! Chrome Buggy Update Fixed! Entrust in Hot Water!
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21:58In this episode, I cover some more news from the CrowdStrike content update gone wrong, I share an interesting story about a CEO calling out Microsoft and Microsoft clapping back in a significant way plus much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/microsoft-claps-back-at-critic-chrome-buggy-update-fixed-entrust-in-hot-water/…
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Major Azure Outage! CrowdStrike Fallout Continues! Secure Boot Compromised on Many Devices!
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20:13In this episode I cover some more news from the CrowdStrike content update gone wrong, I share details on a significant Secure Boot compromise and a recent Azure outage plus much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-azure-outage-crowdstrike-fallout-continues-secure-boot-compromised-on-many-devices/…
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Comprehensive CrowdStrike Incident Review! Google Won’t Kill Cookies! Cisco Vulnerability Disclosed!
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44:41In this episode, I go deep into the recent global outage caused by a problematic update by CrowdStrike, I discuss a Bitlocker issue with a July Windows Update and I provide details on a recent Cisco vulnerability plus much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/comprehensive-crowdstrike-incident-review-google-wont-kill-cookies-cisco-vuln…
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Potential Google Acquisition! Patch Tuesday Fallout! Newly Disclosed Citrix Vulnerabilities!
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36:20In this episode, I cover several recent AI related news stories, stories about fallout related to the recent Windows Updates and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/potential-google-acquisition-patch-tuesday-fallout-newly-disclosed-citrix-vulnerabilities/By Rory Monaghan
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OpenSSH Vulnerability Disclosed! Windows 365 DR Feature! Nintendo Gives AI a Miss!
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27:35In this episode I cover provide updates on some major breaches, I talk about a recently disclosed OpenSSH vulnerability due to a regression, some new Microsoft feature releases plus more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/openssh-vulnerability-disclosed-windows-365-dr-feature-nintendo-gives-ai-a-miss/…
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New AVD Feature Available! Citrix DaaS Updates! Win11 Gaining on Win10!
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21:19In this episode I cover more recent AI stories, Google missing an important goal, several vulnerability disclosures from the likes of Cisco and Juniper plus more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/new-avd-feature-available-citrix-daas-updates-win11-gaining-on-win10/By Rory Monaghan
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Apple Gets GPT for Free! Windows Issues Confirmed! Executives Have Say on AI!
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21:40In this episode I cover several recent AI stories, confirmation of Windows 10 and Windows 11 issues by Microsoft, a PHP vulnerability that is being exploited and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/apple-gets-gpt-for-free-windows-issues-confirmed-executives-have-say-on-ai/By Rory Monaghan
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3 Major vCenter Vulnerabilities! Worrying SQL Security News! Co-Pilot+ PCs Shipping Now!
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23:11In this episode I cover details on some of the first Co-Pilot+ PCs that shipped this week, I get into 3 vulnerabilities in vCenter that were disclosed this week, a new AVD feature and much more!Reference Links:https://www.rorymon.com/blog/3-major-vcenter-vulnerabilities-worrying-sql-security-news-co-pilot-pcs-shipping-now/…
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Apple Announces New AI Features! New VMware Deals! Patch Tuesday News!
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27:56In this episode, I will cover many of the announcements made at Apple's WWDC events, I will cover several security related stories, Patch Tuesday news and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/apple-announces-new-ai-features-new-vmware-deals-patch-tuesday-news/By Rory Monaghan
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NTLM Deprecated! Google Acquisition! Windows 10 End of Support Chatter!
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25:56In this episode, I cover a recent acquisition by Google, Windows 10 end of support chatter, Infosec news roundup and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/ntlm-deprecated-google-acquisition-windows-10-end-of-support-chatter/By Rory Monaghan
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8th Chrome Zero Day! VBScript Retirement Plan! Controversial AI Interview!
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22:55In this episode, I cover the latest Chrome Zero Day, the upcoming retirement of VBScript, an update on the recent Google AI Overview story and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/8th-chrome-zero-day-vbscript-retirement-plan-controversial-ai-interview/By Rory Monaghan
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Build 2024 Announcements! CoPilot+ PCs! OpenAI Controversy!
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32:30In this episode, I go through announcements from Microsoft Build and Nutanix .Next that were made this week, I talk about the recent Windows Update that is failing to install and much more!Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/build-2024-announcements-copilot-pcs-openai-controversy/By Rory Monaghan
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