Rory Monaghan

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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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Rory Monaghan

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Technology

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Microsoft Claps Back at Critic! Chrome Buggy Update Fixed! Entrust in Hot Water! 09.08.2024

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/

Major Azure Outage! CrowdStrike Fallout Continues! Secure Boot Compromised on Many Devices! 01.08.2024

In 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/

Comprehensive CrowdStrike Incident Review! Google Won’t Kill Cookies! Cisco Vulnerability Disclosed! 26.07.2024

In 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-vulnerability-disclosed/

Potential Google Acquisition! Patch Tuesday Fallout! Newly Disclosed Citrix Vulnerabilities! 18.07.2024

In 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/

OpenSSH Vulnerability Disclosed! Windows 365 DR Feature! Nintendo Gives AI a Miss! 09.07.2024

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/

New AVD Feature Available! Citrix DaaS Updates! Win11 Gaining on Win10! 03.07.2024

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/

Apple Gets GPT for Free! Windows Issues Confirmed! Executives Have Say on AI! 27.06.2024

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/

3 Major vCenter Vulnerabilities! Worrying SQL Security News! Co-Pilot+ PCs Shipping Now! 20.06.2024

In 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/

Apple Announces New AI Features! New VMware Deals! Patch Tuesday News! 12.06.2024

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/

NTLM Deprecated! Google Acquisition! Windows 10 End of Support Chatter! 06.06.2024

In 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/

8th Chrome Zero Day! VBScript Retirement Plan! Controversial AI Interview! 30.05.2024

In 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/

Build 2024 Announcements! CoPilot+ PCs! OpenAI Controversy! 23.05.2024

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/

Issue with May Patch! MFA Required for ALL Azure Users! Google I/O Announcements! 16.05.2024

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/

All VPNs Apps Have Major Flaw! Zero Trust DNS Announced! Patch Concerns! 09.05.2024

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/

Startup Gets Huge Investment! Chrome Connection Issues! AWS Billing Concerns! 02.05.2024

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/

IBM Bid to Acquire Hashicorp! Health Group Pays Ransom! Crazy Patch Story! 25.04.2024

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/

Potential New VMware EUC Name! Cloud Provider Cost Cuts! New Citrix Deal! 16.04.2024

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/

New Chrome Enterprise Browser Subscription! Patch Tuesday News! ESXi Hosts Under Attack! 10.04.2024

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/

Major Vulnerability Disclosed! Windows 10 ESU Pricing Announced! New Nerdio Features! 04.04.2024

On this episode of the podcast, I get into the weeds of tech regulation, I discuss a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, the pricing for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates and much more! Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/major-vulnerability-disclosed-windows-10-esu-pricing-announced-new-nerdio-features/

Update Causes Domain Controller Crashes! Notepad Gets Autocorrect! Unpatchable Apple Bug! 26.03.2024

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/

Configuration Manager Security Concerns! Apple Opens Talks with AI Vendors! Fujitsu Malware Breach! 20.03.2024

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-vendor...

Patch Tuesday News! Microsoft Threatened with Lawsuit! Microsoft Breach Update! 14.03.2024

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/

Linux Hits Milestone! New Citrix Acquisition! Cyber Gang out of Business! 06.03.2024

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/

VMware EUC to be Acquired! Failed Win11 Patch! Wi-Fi 7 Testing in Windows! 29.02.2024

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/

Google Trying to Entice Win10 Users! LockBit Gang Breached! Acquisition by 1Password! 22.02.2024

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/

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