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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

Podcast Milestone! Citrix NetScalers Under Attack! Browser Usage Metrics!

In 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/

Dec 17, 202417 min

24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue!

This 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-blocked-from-more-pcs-it-job-forecast-for-2025-app-uninstall-issue-2/

Dec 05, 202420 min

24H2 Blocked from More PCs! IT Job Forecast for 2025! App Uninstall Issue!

This 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/

Nov 29, 202420 min

Microsoft Ignite Announcements! App-V Deprecation Change! Starlink Sold Out!

In 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/

Nov 22, 202433 min

Change to Windows Update Cadence! Patch Tuesday News! OneDrive Issues on macOS!

On 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/

Nov 13, 202421 min

Win10 ESU for Consumers! App Attach Announcement! Cyber Attack May Play Role in Tragic Case!

On 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-attach-announcement-cyber-attack-may-play-role-in-tragic-case/

Nov 04, 202425 min

Worrying New Exploit! OpenAI & Microsoft’s Partnership Questioned! Major ARM Dispute!

On 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-dispute/

Oct 29, 202418 min

Hot Patching Preview! WSUS Deprecation! Google Files Complaint Against Microsoft!

In 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/

Sep 26, 202426 min

ServiceNow Customer KB Data Leak! IGEL Disrupt Announcements! Changes to Windows Enrollment!

In 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-leaks-igel-disrupt-announcements-changes-to-windows-enrollment/

Sep 18, 202421 min

Apple Announcements! AT&T Brings Lawsuit Against Broadcom! New PowerToys!

In 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/

Sep 12, 202427 min

SonicWall Vulnerability Disclosed! Macs Move to 16GB Standard! New CrowdStrike Incident!

On 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/

Aug 29, 202418 min

Jenkins Being Actively Targeted in Attacks! Patch Fallout! FAT32 Improvement!

On 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/

Aug 21, 202426 min

Microsoft Claps Back at Critic! Chrome Buggy Update Fixed! Entrust in Hot Water!

In 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/

Aug 09, 202422 min

OpenSSH Vulnerability Disclosed! Windows 365 DR Feature! Nintendo Gives AI a Miss!

In 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/

Jul 09, 202428 min

New AVD Feature Available! Citrix DaaS Updates! Win11 Gaining on Win10!

In 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/

Jul 03, 202421 min

Apple Gets GPT for Free! Windows Issues Confirmed! Executives Have Say on AI!

In 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/

Jun 27, 202422 min

Apple Announces New AI Features! New VMware Deals! Patch Tuesday News!

In 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/

Jun 12, 202428 min
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