Rich On Tech

IT Meltdown Lessons, Best Streaming Services, and iOS 18 Public Beta

Jul 20, 2024
Principal Security Researcher at Huntress, John Hammond, shares insights on a major IT meltdown caused by a faulty software update, cybersecurity challenges, and incident analysis. Topics include troubleshooting YouTube app issues, Amazon Prime Day success, iOS 18 Public Beta, Redbox closure, and Target ending paper checks. Practical tech advice, Wi-Fi calling problems, modern payment frustrations, and online photo protection are also discussed.
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INSIGHT

Global IT Meltdown Impact

  • A flawed CrowdStrike update affected 8.5 million Windows devices, causing widespread outages.
  • This highlighted the interconnectedness of the global tech ecosystem and the importance of backups.
ADVICE

System Backups

  • Back up your system regularly to mitigate the impact of software issues or cyberattacks.
  • CrowdStrike issued a fix, but it required manual repairs by IT staff, highlighting the importance of backups.
ANECDOTE

YouTube App Overheating

  • Cameron from Huntington Beach reported YouTube app overheating issues on his iPhone 12 and 15.
  • Rich DeMuro suggested deleting and reinstalling the app and checking background downloads.
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