IT SPARC Cast

IT SPARC Cast - September 27 2024: Old-School Linux, AI Monetization, and Unpatched Linux ExploitsBrief Description:In this week’s episode, John and Lou dive into the latest IT news with a nostalgic look at Linux running on a 1971 Intel processor, Cloudflare’s new AI bot marketplace, and an alarming unpatched vulnerability in the Linux kernel. They explore the implications of these stories for the enterprise, including hybrid work concerns, the evolving landscape of enterprise security, and key

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, hosts John Barger and Lou Schmidt dive into the latest developments in the IT industry. They discuss the potential security risks associated with Microsoft’s Copilot, Intuit’s new enterprise suite, and the significant layoffs at Cisco and IBM. In the CVE of the Week, they explore an advanced phishing attack exploiting HTTP refresh in email. John’s Hot Take addresses Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s push for a full return to the office and the implications for remote work

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt delve into the latest IT news, including a novel attack vector that uses radio signals from RAM to break into air-gapped networks, Oracle’s ambitious plans to power data centers with nuclear reactors, and the phasing out of ActiveX by Microsoft. Lou also introduces the power of eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) technology in his Hot Take, discussing its role in high-performance monitoring without compromising kernel security. As

In this episode of IT SPARC Cast, John Barger and Lou Schmidt discuss Intel’s exciting new Lunar Lake CPUs and their potential impact on mobile IT. The duo dives into crypto jacking attacks targeting Atlassian Confluence servers and the critical vulnerabilities that could leave your systems at risk. The discussion continues with how IT can better support the remote workforce, from technical tools to managing human connections. Tune in for insights, tech updates, and practical management tips from