This week on Technado, Daniel and Sophie kick off Rapid Fire with some highlights from Pwn2Own Vancouver. Then, we jump into a novel cred-harvesting phishing campaign, CozyBear's latest attack on German politicos, and a special Pork Chop Sandwiches segment: millions of hotel door locks are impacted by a 36-year-old flaw. We wrap up the Rapid Fire with the Nemesis Market takedown, yet another update on CISA's Ivanti troubles, and the "unpatchable" exploit affecting Apple M-series chips. In anothe...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 353
It's all about RCE this week on Technado! First up, in our Rapid Fire segment, the new "GhostRace" attack can bypass security checks to access sensitive info. In the ongoing WordPress saga, some miniOrange plugins have a critical flaw - including its malware scanner. Over 130k Fortinent boxes are still susceptible to a month old (already patched!) flaw, and AT&T suffered a breach exposing 70 million customers' data - or did they? For fans of Esports and Apex Legends, an RCE flaw forced ALGS ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Daniel and Sophie jump right into this week's episode with the return of favorite segments like D'oh, Behind Bars, and Who Got Pwned. They cover a VMWare patch so urgent, it's even being issued to EOL software. Roku had some trouble this week with angry customers and breached accounts (which, by the way, are barely worth 50 cents). We saw some sour news from the US government this week: CISA fell victim to a breach, and the FBI announced record losses to cybercrime in 2023. The Technado team cov...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 351
This week on Technado, Daniel and Sophie welcome special guest Mike Saunders of Red Siege! In our new Rapid Fire segment, the team covers the top security news of the week with fast-paced commentary and hot takes. Kali Linux has a new release, NSO Group and Meta are still locked in a lawsuit, CISA’s issuing a new warning re: ransomware, and thousands of ChatGPT creds are up for sale on the black market. And as always, there are plenty of vulnerabilities to be found: the team talks a zero-day exp...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Happy Leap Day from the Technado team! This week, we have some big feature updates in the Windows world - some exciting, some annoying - as well as a new autofill feature coming soon to Bitwarden. In security news, Don and Dan break down the latest installment in the LockBit saga. Then, the crew covers last week's major AT&T cellular outage (with some personal commentary from Sophie). Finally, Ubiquiti got pwned by a Russian military hacking group - also known as APT28 or "Fancy Bear."...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 349
On this week's Technado, Wi-fi QR codes are coming to Windows 11, and older Windows 10 PCs might have to migrate to ChromeOS. In other news, Linux is now a CVE numbering authority, joining ranks with the likes of Curl and Python. In the world of cybersecurity, it's all flaws, all the time: there's a new critical Microsoft Outlook RCE bug that's "trivial" to exploit. ConnectWise ScreenConnect also fell victim to some critical flaws. And finally, WordPress got pwned - a critical flaw impacted over...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 348
This week on Technado, the team is feeling the love: Happy Valentine's Day! In Linux news, Ubuntu Core Desktop's debut has been pushed back indefinitely. Then, Broadcom is ending support for their free ESXi Vmware Hypervisor effective immediately, and old systems won't be able to update to newer versions of Windows due to an arcane CPU instruction (don't worry, it's not what it sounds like). After a quick break and a moment of silence for our fallen bird friend, Authy is shutting down its deskto...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 357
This week on Technado, Microsoft confirms the impending arrival of Windows Server 2025 (and the inevitable death of WordPad). In other "way of the dodo" news, Apple declared the last MacBook Pro with an optical drive (read: CD player) obsolete. And in Linux news, GRUB2 has some things in the works, including TPM2 automatic disk unlock. In the world of cybersecurity, the FBI issued some covert commands to remove Chinese malware from routers - but is this anything more than a Band-Aid solution? Th...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 346
This week, ICANN is preparing to introduce a new TLD: .INTERNAL. Overseas, a German railway is still running on Windows 3.11 - an operating system that's older than Sophie. And in hardware news, we break down the pros and cons of Framework's Laptop 16 (and whether it's any good for gaming). In security news, look out for a dangerous bug in a popular file transfer software. Then, HPE falls victim to a Midnight Blizzard attack. And finally, we revisit a recent story about an overprivileged MS test...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Today on Technado, Don, Dan and Sophie are joined by a lizard (yes, really) to bring you the latest in tech news. Google is cracking down on 2FA requirements - even revoking support for certain third-party apps. In Microsoft news, the company is setting a 16-gig default for RAM for so-called "AI PCs." Finally, for fans of Linux, Ubuntu is working on installer support for NVMe-over-TCP. After a quick break (and a hunt for a lizard), the team jumps into this week's security news: first up, a Germa...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 344
This week on Technado, the team is feeling cynical: who wants a laptop that runs Windows AND Android? Then, Chicago public schools lose over $20M in electronics in just ONE year. And to wrap up the tech segment, someone's washing machine is sending gigs of data every day...and no one knows why. In security news, Framework fell victim to a data breach due to a contractor slip-up. Then, Don and Dan break down the 0-days that are letting hackers backdoor networks in Ivanti VPNs. And to close out th...
Jan 18, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 343
This week on Technado, Microsoft makes waves by adding a new key to PC keyboards. Then, the team covers the latest from ASUS since its Intel takeover: the ROG NUC. In Apple News, Macs can now detect liquid in ports - but it won’t alert the end user. After a short break (and a shoutout to Sophie’s grandma), Daniel breaks down a technical hack involving Google session tokens. A California-based law firm that handles data breaches got pwned and fell victim to…a data breach. And in this week’s D’oh!...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 342
It's the first Technado of 2024, and we have some catching up to do! The Technado team jumps right in with a conversation about some Gentoo Linux news. Then, let's talk VR, AR, and...Don's Google Glass? And of course, Don and Daniel cover something that's a little before Sophie's time: the oldest known version of DOS that was recently unearthed. After the break, the crew covers some serious cybersecurity news: US water utilities got hacked and millions of Xfinity customers got pwned while we wer...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Happy Holidays, Technado fans! Don, Dan, and Sophie are spending time with loved ones, and we hope you are too. But in their absence, they left a special (abridged) Technado under the tree for you to unwrap! In this episode, the team breaks down their favorite holiday films. From Home Alone to Gremlins to...First Blood (?), the Technado crew has some holiday homework for you: a Christmas movie marathon! Our director, Christian, even jumps in on the fun. We hope you enjoy the last few days of the...
Dec 28, 2023•19 min
In this HOLIDAY edition of Technado, the team covers VMware's top-secret pricing changes and Apple's expansion of their self-service repair program. In hardware news, some new desktop PC chips now support a whopping 256GB of memory! After a quick break, Don, Dan, and Sophie jump into security news. US healthcare giant Norton got pwned by BlackCat, and Daniel explains that there's more to this story than we thought. Then, a cloud engineer finds himself Behind Bars after being terminated and going...
Dec 21, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 339
In this week's Technado, the crew starts off talking about the new BSOD from Linux. Then they cover the latest on the Google Drive data disappearance debacle (sponsored by Minitrue?). Finally, Arc Browser finally has a Windows beta - but what makes it special? After a quick break, the team covers the attack on Microsoft that uses DHCP to spoof DNS records. In the "Behind Bars" segment, a product manager made off with $250k in hardware (and a three-year jail sentence). And as for who got pwned th...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 338
In this week's episode of Technado, Don, Daniel and Sophie catch up on all the latest news in tech, but they also get key insights into how Don's annual outdoor Christmas tree light hanging went. Here's what else is on tap: Gmail’s AI-powered spam detection is its biggest security upgrade in years - Ars Technica Microsoft's new Outlook client quietly moves your email to the cloud - XDA Developers Doh! Windows update renames every installed printer HP LaserJet Ultra M106, changes icons, and force...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Don, Dan, and Sophie get into the Christmas spirit this week with the gift of tech news! First up, Google Chrome is (still) planning to limit ad blockers in 2024. Then, Microsoft celebrates Patch Tuesday's 20th anniversary! To wrap up the first half of the show, the team talks Microsoft PC Manager Beta - is it worth the download? After a quick break, Sophie gives a sneak peek at our upcoming Christmas giveaway. Then, it's time for security news: a critical ownCloud bug exposes admin passwords, a...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 336
First up, the gang talks about the new Microsoft Loop features, and what Loop actually is useful for. Then we talk clustering and immediate changes made at OpenAI. After the break, Daniel and Don break down the latest in security news. First, they cover ransomware gangs ratting on themselves to the SEC. Then, they break down a crypto mining rig stealing electricity. Finally, Don offers some insight on the data breach that Samsung just uncovered impacting hundreds of thousands of users!
Nov 27, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 335
This week's Technado kicks off with some OS news: Microsoft is dropping SMB1 firewall rules and Canonical has shared more details about Ubuntu Core Desktop. Then, the team switches gears a bit to discuss the real hard-hitting news of the week: a new Ghostbusters film is on the horizon! After a quick break, Don, Dan, and Sophie discuss who got pwned (the entire state of Maine) as well as some big trouble in China - specifically, with the world's biggest bank. Finally, Daniel breaks down the lates...
Nov 16, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 334
Sophie returns alongside Don and Daniel in this week's Technado. First up, some interesting naming conventions as the team discusses the new Microsoft Meet tool, as well as some updates to PowerToys. Then, the crew covers an overheating datacenter that thwarted millions of transactions with a few major banks. After the break, Daniel and Don break down the latest in security news. First, they cover an improper authorization vulnerability affecting Atlassian Confluence. Then, they break down a Goo...
Nov 09, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 333
Ronnie jumps into this week's Technado alongside Don and Daniel! The crew covers Apple's latest M3 silicon upgrade and new Windows 11 support for 11 additional formats. Then, they discuss whether Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite can compete with Apple Silicon. After a quick break, the Technado team dives into this week's security news: SolarWinds experienced an unauthorized network takeover due to some critical vulnerabilities. Sticking with SolarWinds news, they cover the SEC's lawsuit against the c...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 332
Don makes a triumphant return alongside Daniel and Sophie this week on Technado! The crew is back in their home studio to talk about all things tech, including the new Esper Foundation OS (which just might *gasp* eliminate Google ChromeOS?!). They also break down Microsoft's announcement about killing off NTLM, as well as the latest wave of tech layoffs - this time from StackOverflow. In security news, the team covers the latest victim of the Okta customer service breach: 1Password. They also sh...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 331
Reporting live from South Dakota, it's Technado: Deadwood Edition! Daniel, Sophie, and special guest Ronnie are on location at Wild West Hackin' Fest far from the ITPro studios, but they've still got the latest in tech and security news ready to go. First up, Microsoft is dealing with Exchange Online mail delivery issues caused by anti-spam rules. Then, a tech YouTuber finds a bug in their GPU (literally). And in gaming news, AMD had to pull a driver after an anti-lag feature caused Counter Stri...
Oct 19, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 330
Special guest Ronnie Wong joins Sophie and Daniel in this week's Technado! In Microsoft news, Teams is getting a makeover as the tech giant dumps Electron for Edge WebView2. Then, some good news for Gmail users: new requirements are coming for bulk senders - including an easy-unsubscribe link in messages. The team also revisits the Microsoft-Activision merger with an update on this $75 billion (!) deal. After a quick break, Daniel walks us through the latest in security news & how you can st...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 329
In this episode, Don and Daniel are joined by special guest Ronnie Wong and Justin Dennison! Tune in as they discuss all things Tech and Cybersecurity! They cover stories such as Ubuntu's new 23.10 update, The new raspberry pi, a new Chrome 0-day, and much more!
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 328
This week, special guest Justin Dennison joins the Technado crew! The show kicks off with a look at the most recent Windows update, which heavily features AI and offers support for passkey management. Then, the team covers Linux kernel's recent changes to long-term support. In security news, a sysadmin and his spouse admit to their part in a huge Avaya license scam. Then, Clorox gets pwned after a cyberattack results in a shortage of some products. To wrap up this week's episode, the crew revisi...
Sep 28, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 327
Don, Dan, & Sophie kick off this week's episode with a look at some updates in both Apple and Google territory. They also cover the debut of the speedy Thunderbolt 5 (coming soon to a theater near you). In security news, the team talks about social engineering & what went down with the shutdown of MGM Resorts. This week, a special "Double D'oh!" segment: Square confirms the cause of last week's significant outage, and Microsoft rectifies some issues that led to 38 terabytes of exposed co...
Sep 21, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 325
This week on Technado, Don, Dan, & Sophie cover Microsoft's announcement regarding third-party printer drivers. Then, they look at some new ceramic nano technology that promises to turn the storage business on its head. Before heading to break, the team takes a look at this year's Top Programming Languages from IEEE Spectrum. To kick off the second half of the show, the Technado crew revisits Microsoft's email breach fiasco and talks about what went wrong (hint: everything). Then, in this we...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 325
Don, Dan & Sophie kick off this week's episode with some Microsoft news: the tech giant is pulling the plug on WordPad, as well as making some of their certification exams open book! In other tech news, we finally have an answer to the age old question: is a carrier pigeon faster than the internet? Moving on to security news, the FBI dismantles Qakbot - but not before it took millions in ransom. LogicMonitor customers fall victim to hackers due to default passwords. And to wrap up the show: ...
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 324
