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 experienced IT professionals.

Show Notes:

Intro:

•Episode introduction and overview of topics: Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs, Atlassian Confluence crypto jacking, and supporting remote work.

News Bytes:

•Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs

•Atlassian Confluence Crypto Jacking. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/attackers-exploit-critical-atlassian-confluence-flaw-for-cryptojacking 

•GDPR & Uber’s Fine https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/08/26/uber-fined-record-324-million-in-netherlands-for-transferring-sensitive-eu-driver-data-to-us/

•GITEX Global Preview https://www.gitex.com 

CVE of the Week:

•D-LINK DIR-846W Vulnerability: Discussion of unpatched vulnerabilities in end-of-life D-LINK routers, rated 8+ on the severity scale. Emphasizing the risks of running legacy gear in your network.

Main Stories - Supporting mixed remote and on-site IT Teams

•Regular Virtual Meetings with a Purpose

•Tailored Engagement

•Asynchronous Communication Tools

•Team Building Activities

•Udemy - https://www.udemy.com

•LinkedIn Learning - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

•Challenges App for iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/challenges-compete-get-fit/id1051342211

•Challenges App for Android - https://play.google.com/store/search?q=challenges+compete+get+fit&c=apps

•The Conqueror Challenges for iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-conqueror-challenges/id1539543704

•The Conqueror Challenges for Android - https://play.google.com/store/search?q=the+conqueror+challenges&c=apps

•Recognizing Contributions

Listener Feedback:

• Response to feedback from Krangor, recommending Miro and Obsidian for collaboration and project management.

•https://miro.com

•https://obsidian.md

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