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5bytespodcast

Rory Monaghanwww.5bytespodcast.com
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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Episodes

Build 2024 Announcements! CoPilot+ PCs! OpenAI Controversy!

In 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/

May 23, 202433 min

Issue with May Patch! MFA Required for ALL Azure Users! Google I/O Announcements!

In this episode, I go through several exciting AI related announcements from Google and OpenAI, I dive into the Patch Tuesday news roundup, including info on a patch failing to install and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/issue-with-may-patch-mfa-required-for-all-azure-users-google-i-o-announcements/

May 16, 202426 min

All VPNs Apps Have Major Flaw! Zero Trust DNS Announced! Patch Concerns!

In this episode, I go through the recent disclosure of the TunnelVision vulnerability that may impact every VPN application, I also cover some concerns around recent Windows updates and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/ll-vpns-apps-have-major-flaw-zero-trust-dns-announced-patch-concerns/

May 09, 202423 min

Startup Gets Huge Investment! Chrome Connection Issues! AWS Billing Concerns!

In this episode, I cover a few previously reported Windows issues that have been addressed by Microsoft, concerns around AWS billing being investigated, Chrome connection issues due to change in v124 and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/startup-gets-huge-investment-chrome-connection-issues-aws-billing-concerns/

May 02, 202420 min

IBM Bid to Acquire Hashicorp! Health Group Pays Ransom! Crazy Patch Story!

On this episode of the podcast, I cover the news of a bid by IBM to acquire Hashicorp who makes Terraform and Packer amongst other tools, I cover some updates about VMware EUC and Broadcom plus much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/ibm-bid-to-acquire-hashicorp-health-group-pays-ransom-crazy-patch-story/

Apr 25, 202423 min

Potential New VMware EUC Name! Cloud Provider Cost Cuts! New Citrix Deal!

On this episode of the podcast, I cover a potential name change for VMware EUC, a new partnership deal for Citrix, multiple vulnerability disclosures for vulnerabilities with a 10 out of 10 on the severity scale and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/potential-new-vmware-euc-name-cloud-provider-cost-cuts-new-citrix-deal/

Apr 16, 202416 min

New Chrome Enterprise Browser Subscription! Patch Tuesday News! ESXi Hosts Under Attack!

On this episode of the podcast, I cover a huge announcement by Google which could impact enterprise customers of the Chrome browser, I run through the April Patch Tuesday Windows Updates, some Windows 11 24H2 features and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/new-chrome-enterprise-browser-subscription-patch-tuesday-news-esxi-hosts-under-attack/

Apr 10, 202425 min

Update Causes Domain Controller Crashes! Notepad Gets Autocorrect! Unpatchable Apple Bug!

On this episode of the podcast, I cover multiple stories involving major tech companies being investigated by the European Commission, I talk about Windows Updates causing Domain Controllers to crash and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/update-causes-domain-controller-crashes-notepad-gets-autocorrect-unpatchable-apple-bug/

Mar 26, 202417 min

Configuration Manager Security Concerns! Apple Opens Talks with AI Vendors! Fujitsu Malware Breach!

On this episode of the podcast, I cover several security related stories including an interesting study about Microsoft Configuration Manager security concerns, a recent admission from Fujitsu about a breach, an announcement from Microsoft on the next Office LTSC version and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/configuration-manager-security-concerns-apple-opens-talks-with-ai-vendors-fujitsu-malware-breach/

Mar 20, 202415 min

Patch Tuesday News! Microsoft Threatened with Lawsuit! Microsoft Breach Update!

On this episode of the podcast, I do a roundup of the March Patch Tuesday news, I get into multiple worrying Microsoft security related stories and look at a lawsuit being threatened against Microsoft for alleged cloud service anti-competitive practices. Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/patch-tuesday-news-microsoft-threatened-with-lawsuit-microsoft-breach-update/

Mar 14, 202416 min

Linux Hits Milestone! New Citrix Acquisition! Cyber Gang out of Business!

On this episode of the podcast, I jump into the news of a new acquisition by Citrix, a new license type announced by Citrix, info on a cyber gang who claims their operation was screwed by "the feds" and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/linux-hits-milestone-new-citrix-acquisition-cyber-gang-out-of-business/

Mar 06, 202418 min

VMware EUC to be Acquired! Failed Win11 Patch! Wi-Fi 7 Testing in Windows!

On this episode I give an update to the recent story of Lockbit being breached, I dive into the proposed acquisition of the VMware EUC division and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/vmware-euc-to-be-acquired-failed-win11-patch-wi-fi-7-testing-in-windows/

Feb 29, 202419 min

Google Trying to Entice Win10 Users! LockBit Gang Breached! Acquisition by 1Password!

On this episode I cover the recent breach of LockBit by a multi-national task force, I touch on an FSLogix out of band hotfix, an attempt by Google to win over Windows 10 users, an acquisition by 1Password and More! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/google-trying-to-entice-win10-users-lockbit-gang-breached-acquisition-by-1password/

Feb 22, 202416 min

VMware Pulls Free Hypervisor! New CVAD LTSR! Patch Tuesday News!

On this week's episode I do a roundup of this month's Windows Updates, I get into the recent VMware announcement of the end of free vSphere hypervisors and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/vmware-pulls-free-hypervisor-new-cvad-ltsr-patch-tuesday-news/

Feb 14, 202420 min

Windows Server 2025 Preview! Parallels DaaS Announced! Runecast Acquired!

On this week's episode of the podcast I cover info about Windows Server 2025, the newly announced Parallels DaaS, an update on the recent Microsoft breach and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/windows-server-2025-preview-parallels-daas-announced-runecast-acquired/

Jan 31, 202417 min

Patch Tuesday News! MSIX App Installer Protocol Handler Disabled Again! HPE Acquires Juniper!

On this week's episode of the podcast I do a roundup of the Windows Updates in the first Patch Tuesday of 2024, I cover some details of the HPE acquisition of Juniper Networks, the unfortunate news of more tech layoffs and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/patch-tuesday-news-msix-app-installer-protocol-handler-disabled-again-hpe-acquires-juniper/

Jan 12, 202436 min

A Recap of the Big Stories of 2023!

On this week's episode I do my annual recap of the big stories of 2023. Happy New Year, everyone! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/a-recap-of-the-big-stories-of-2023/

Jan 01, 202422 min

Patch Breaks Wi-Fi! Figma Deal Falls Through! Apple Pulls Products!

On this week's episode I cover reports of a Windows Update breaking Wi-Fi on Windows 11, news of the much lauded Figma acquisition by Adobe falling through, Microsoft making a big change to printing on Windows and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/patch-breaks-wi-fi-figma-deal-falls-through-apple-pulls-products/

Dec 25, 202320 min

VMware to Divest EUC Department! CUGC Ending! Patch Tuesday News!

On this week's episode I dive into popular frameworks and libraries causing security issues in enterprise applications, I talk about various recent VMware announcements, the end of the CUGC and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/vmware-to-divest-euc-department-cugc-ending-patch-tuesday-news/

Dec 13, 202326 min

Critical Vulnerability Now Patched! Windows 12 Release Date Rumour! Chrome Change Causes Upset!

On this week's episode I give updates on several stories previously covered on the podcast such as the Okta breach, Windows 12's rumoured releases and Citrix Bleed. I also cover some news on a new Chrome change that is upsetting developers and more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/critical-vulnerability-now-patched-windows-12-release-date-rumour-chrome-change-causes-upset/

Dec 05, 202315 min

Critical Infrastructure Targeted in Cyber Attack! Amazon Announces Thin Client! Rust-Based Malware!

On this week's episode I get into some interesting survey results about generative AI utilization by employees, I discuss some recent ransomware attacks and a big announcement from Amazon who launched a new Thin Client. For this and more listen to this episode of the podcast! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/critical-infrastructure-targeted-in-cyber-attack-amazon-announces-thin-client-rust-based-malware/

Nov 29, 202316 min

OpenAI Fires and Rehires CEO! Windows Hello Auth ByPassed! VMware Acquisition Approved!

On this week's episode I cover the rollercoaster story of OpenAI firing their CEO and then rehiring him with lots of madness in-between. I also cover sign-in issues with 365 products and services, Copilot for Windows 10 and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/openai-fires-and-rehires-ceo-windows-hello-auth-bypassed-vmware-acquisition-approved/

Nov 23, 202316 min

VMware Explore Europe Announcements! Major Okta Breach Update! Cloudflare Outage!

On this week's episode I cover a report by Forrester who predict a potential move away from the "extensive" VMware stack by many customers, I also cover a major update on the Okta breach and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/vmware-explore-europe-announcements-major-okta-breach-update-cloudflare-outage/

Nov 09, 202324 min
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