Technado

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 the show, we revisit a long-running saga involving eBay, a Massachusetts couple, and some questionable (read: terrifying) packages.

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! segment, a “harmless” registry prank wreaked havoc on NPM.

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 were away. Finally, the Lapsus$ hacker behind the GTA 6 leak was tried and sentenced...to an indefinite hospital stay.

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 year, and we look forward to delivering even more tech and cybersecurity news in 2024!

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 Revenge Mode on his company-issued laptop. Finally, we have a Deja News update on the Microsoft printer name debacle! The team is taking a short break for the holidays, but keep an eye out next week for a special pre-recorded Technado: Abridged!

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 this week: an entire US government agency.

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 forces install of HP Smart app - Tom's Hardware        

LogoFAIL: UEFI Vulnerabilities Expose Devices to Stealth Malware Attacks - The Hacker News    

Hackers use new Agent Raccoon malware to backdoor US targets - Bleeping Computer      

Who got pwned? 23andMe Confirms Hackers Stole Ancestry Data on 6.9 Million Users - Slashdot  

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, along with two other severe flaws. Then, a USB worm (or is it?) released by Russian state hackers is spreading worldwide. Finally, NewRelic offers us some...limited information on a recent cyber incident.

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!

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 latest on several recently discovered Juniper JunOS flaws.