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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 25k sites using the "Bricks" theme.

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 desktop app, forcing movement to the mobile version or a different provider altogether. In the return of the Pork Chop Sandwiches segment, BitLocker's encryption was broken in 43 seconds...with a device that took MUCH longer to create. And finally, Fortinet got PWNED yet again - this time, with a flaw in SSL VPN that's likely already being exploited.

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? Then, AnyDesk fell victim to a breach - but exactly how bad the breach was (or when it happened) no one seems to know for sure. Finally, the return of the TinFoil Hat segment: hackers can still spy on you even if you tape over your webcam - or don't have a webcam at all.

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 account: new developments are unfolding.  

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 German court convicted a "hacker" for...warning the public about a security vulnerability. Then, Microsoft's network got pwned through a password-spraying attack. And to wrap up the show, the Technado crew breaks down "the mother of all breaches": is it as scary as it sounds?  

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