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Chaos Lever Podcast

Ned Bellavance and Chris Hayner

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Chaos Lever examines emerging trends and new technology for the enterprise and beyond. Hosts Ned Bellavance and Chris Hayner examine the tech landscape through a skeptical lens based on over 40 combined years in the industry. Are we all doomed? Yes. Will the apocalypse be streamed on TikTok? Probably. Does Joni still love Chachi? Decidedly not.
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Wrestle Buddies exists on the corner of professional wrestling and friendship, as GameSpot's wrestling nerds Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner dig into the best, worst, and weirdest aspects of sports entertainment. From classic storylines to bizarre matches, we're going to talk about it all with each other and some Wrestle Buddies we meet along the way, including fellow superfans and pro wrestlers.
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Ned and Chris give a very brief overview of BGP, its place in the history of the internet, and how it works today. It’s a Confusing Day in the Neighborship Sure, Kim Kardashian broke the internet that one time, but she’s not the only one capable of such a feat. In this episode, Ned and Chris recount the tale of how Verizon and a BGP optimizer took …
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A review of a core keynote presentation at the 2024 Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit and what it means for the IT industry. One of the Good Ones: The 2024 Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit Sometimes it's worth putting pants on. In this case, it's for the 2024 Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit. Despite previous critici…
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This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris discuss the Snowflake Hack, some BREAKING NEWS regarding the Microsoft Spyware Enablement Tool "Recall", Luna AI’s results (evaluated using AI), and Intel’s Lunar Lake. Links: Snowflake Hack Hits TicketMaster and Santander Microsoft Spyware Enablement Tool Recall Compromised By Many People Immediate…
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Learn how Chris Williams used ChatGPT to create a custom AI agent that answers questions, completes certain tasks, and Rickrolls its users. There Can Be Only One (Rickrolling AI Mentor) Chris Williams joins Ned and Chris this week to discuss the AI agent he recently created using ChatGPT. Ned kicks things off by filling us in on the history of AI f…
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This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris get some feedback from a listener, cover NIST’s new release, dispel some rumors about the death of tape, opine on the massive botnet takedown, and talk about an Apache project exploit. Links: NIST Releases new version of SP 800-171 The News Of Tape’s Death Is Much Exaggerated Massive Botnet Taken Do…
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A review of the core keynote speeches at the 2024 RSA Conference and what they mean for IT defenders. I Didn’t Go To The RSA Conference So You Don’t Have To Didn’t make it to the 2024 RSA Conference? Well neither did Ned and Chris, but that’s not going to stop them from talking about it. This year’s theme was “The Art Of The Possible,” highlighting…
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This week on Tech News of The Week Ned and Chris talk about an AI that no one likes seeking a buyer for a ridiculous amount of money, AI for terminal emulators, the deprecation of NTLM and VBScript, and a big recall from Microsoft. Links: AI Company No One Likes Seeking Buyer For Preposterous Amount AI Is Coming For Your… Terminal Emulator?? NTLM a…
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The intricacies of DNS, exploring alternatives, and unpacking Microsoft's ZTDNS as they unravel the web of network naming. Digging Deeper Into DNS Building on their previous discussion, Ned and Chris explore lesser-known alternatives to DNS and the evolution of network security protocols. They discuss NetBIOS, a system developed by IBM for internal…
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This week on Tech News of The Week Ned and Chris discuss zScaler's security status, Asahi Linux's new milestone, vulnerabilities in VPNs related to DHCP, and Congress's failure to maintain broadband discounts. Links: zScaler Wasssssssssssss.. NOT Hacked. Or Were They? I Mean Probably Not But Still Asahi Linux Reaches New Milestone VPNs Attackable V…
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Ned and Chris discuss DNS’s importance, illuminating its role in networking and the need to enhance its security. The Internet's Phonebook In this episode of Chaos Lever, Ned and Chris dive into the world of DNS—the system that acts like the internet's phonebook by translating website names into IP addresses that computers understand. They explore …
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This week on Tech News of The Week, Ned and Chris discuss zScaler's security status, Asahi Linux's new milestone, vulnerabilities in VPNs related to DHCP, and Congress's failure to maintain broadband discounts. Links: zScaler Wasssssssssssss.. NOT Hacked. Or Were They? I Mean Probably Not But Still Asahi Linux Reaches New Milestone VPNs Attackable …
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Ned and Chris discuss the complexity and real-world implications of quantum computing. Quantum Queries In this episode of Chaos Lever, Ned and Chris explore quantum computing, unpacking the science of qubits and superpositions. They explain how quantum computers operate on principles fundamentally different from classical computers, highlighting th…
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In this week's episode of Tech News of the week, Ned and Chris discuss various IT challenges, including secure naming conventions for S3 storage, issues with Windows patch updates, new UK regulations on default passwords, and the hype around a new sudo clone. Links: Careful With Your S3 Naming Another Day, Another Disastrous Windows Patch Bundle Th…
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Ned and Chris discuss IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp and the implications for the tech and DevOps communities. IBM’s $6.4 Billion Acquisition In this episode of Chaos Lever, Ned and Chris discuss IBM’s significant acquisition of HashiCorp, a deal valued at $6.4 billion. They look into the implications of this merger for the tech community, oversee …
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This week in Tech News of The Week Ned and Chris chat about generational divides in tech adoption, regulatory nods to competition, the retirement of quirky AWS hardware, and the looming uncertainty around a TikTok ban. Links: The Metaverse Is A Generational Thing, And We Ain’t That Generation FTC Agrees That Competition Is Good AWS Retires The Snow…
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The contentious debate about tabs vs. spaces in coding, breaking down its historical roots and current implications. Tabs vs. spaces This Chaos Lever episode explores the surprisingly intense debate around using tabs and spaces in programming. Ned and Chris cover the historical journey of coding practices from punch cards to modern coding environme…
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This week in Tech News of The Week Ned and Chris discuss a variety of recent tech headlines, an influencer's negative impact on Humane AI, Google Drive's new dark mode, the controversial debut of Airchat, and the rising threat of the Latrodectus malware loader! Links: Humane AI Pin Sucks, Influencer Blamed For Killing Company Google Drive Gets Dark…
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Ned and Chris explore the curious origins of everyday tech terms, like "download" and "log in," and how they became part of our digital lives. Tech Etymology This episode of Chaos Lever examines the fascinating backstory behind standard tech terms. Ned and Chris discuss how these terms evolved from practical uses in the past to the digital expressi…
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This week in Tech News of the Week we dive into a series of significant tech and cybersecurity developments: Home Depot's troubling supply chain data breach, Supermicro's controversial decision not to fix hackable BMCs, and much more! Links: Home Depot Hammered by Supply Chain Data Breach Hackable BMCs for Supermicro Won’t Be Fixed Intel Releases N…
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Ned and Chris discuss the impact of a sophisticated cybersecurity vulnerability, CVE-2024-3094, found in xz compression software by a Microsoft employee. CVE-2024-3094 In this Chaos Lever episode, Ned and Chris look into the shadowy depths of cybersecurity where a malicious code, CVE-2024-3094, lurks within the seemingly benign xz compression softw…
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This week In Tech News of The Week, headlines suggests that there are advancements in PCI 7 development, confirmed instances of problematic behavior by Facebook, potential security improvements for SS7, increasing email security requirements driven by Google and Yahoo, and much more! Links: PCI 7 Coming Along Nicely More Shitty but-only-SUSPECTED F…
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Ned and Chris discuss the evolution of data center networking technologies, particularly focusing on the rivalry between Ethernet and InfiniBand in the context of AI and high-performance computing. Ethernet vs. InfiniBand: This episode takes listeners into the world of data center networking, as Ned and Chris dissect the critical role of Ethernet a…
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Blogspot declares war on AI, a security exploit in Apple Silicon, Hotel hacking for fun (and terror!), and more! Blogspot-Wannabe Medium Declares War on AI Created Content A Flood of Garbage AI submissions basically ruining SciFi Zine Clarkesworld FCC Finally Updates Broadband Speeds Apple Silicon Chips Have Hardware Level Exploit That Could Expose…
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AI's infrastructure, from the coding languages that power the models, to the networking that connects it all. Plus, a look into what effects this has on our planet. AI's Infrastructure: How It's Built and Powered Ned and Chris embark on a journey through the world of AI infrastructure, touching on key software and hardware components that make AI t…
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Reflecting on VMware’s past, present, and future given the Broadcom acquisition, Chris’ distaste for cake, and concluding WSL on Windows Server is silly. Broadcom's $61 billion takeover of VMware Ned and Chris analyze Broadcom's acquisition of VMware for an astounding $61 billion, a move that has the tech industry buzzing. They discuss the potentia…
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Unpacking the growing level of phishing scams with the latest data, trends, and defenses in cybersecurity. The Fight Against Digital Deceit Ned and Chris discuss the alarming rise in phishing scams as detailed by Proofpoint's latest report in this episode. They explore how phishing attacks have evolved from emails to more sophisticated methods like…
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Ned and Chris discuss the 'Secure by Design' initiative, debating its effects on tech innovation and cybersecurity in the fast-paced tech world. The Secure by Design Debate In this Chaos Lever episode, Ned and Chris tackle the "Secure by Design" concept, inspired by a report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They dis…
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NIST double security with version 2.0, Fifteen Year Path to Profitability for Nutanix, White House declares war on C and C++, and more! NIST Releases Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 - Now with Double The Security Fifteen Year Path to Profitability Must be all those Booth Babes on Ferris Wheels. White House Declares War on C and C++ New Zealand is Gasli…
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Explore the story of how 11 lines of code disrupted the internet, the battle between open-source ethics and corporate power, and the fragile nature of our digital world. Technology, power, and unexpected consequences In this episode, Ned and Chris take us through the dramatic story of a single code change that temporarily crippled the internet, emp…
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Google Does a Good Thing For a Change, ChatGPT Gets Weird, Walmart Making Moves to Grow Their Ad Business, and more! Google Does a Nice Thing Canada Attempts to Outlaw The Flipper Device To Stop Car Theft ChatGPT Creeps Everyone Out What happened when someone asked it to compare two backpacks Advertising Continues Taking Over Everything And It’s Ju…
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Ned and Chris discuss the supposedly uncertain future of cloud computing, reviewing recent CapEx and strategic shifts by leading providers, and speculating on AI’s impact on the future of technology. Cloud Computing is Here to Stay Ned sheds light on the reality behind the figures by digging into the growth strategies and market positions of top cl…
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ESXi Free is Dead, Cohesity is acquiring Veritas Data Protection, Forrest Brazeal Announces Kubernetes Resume Challenge, and Nginx is Being Forked Because Russia?! Nginx Being Forked Because Russia ESXi Free is Dead Since the very early days of VMware, there has been a free version of ESX you could run in perpetuity without paying for a license. Fo…
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Understanding the effects of cyber insurance on the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats A Trip Through Cyber Risks In a time when digital threats are bigger than Ned's love of Tim Tams, Ned and Chris discuss how the rules for cyber insurance have become more restrictive, requiring businesses to undergo audits and put in place particular cybe…
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Weaveworks is calling it quits, USB Sticks decline in quality, Google is doing away with cached pages in Search, and Toothbrushes on the internet?! Weaveworks Winds to a Close Report Reveals Decline in Quality of USB Sticks and microSD Cards Cached Pages On Google Search Are Gone When Toothbrushes Attack: Don’t Put Everything On The Internet, Vol. …
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