2.5 Admins is a podcast featuring two sysadmins called Allan Jude and Jim Salter, and a producer/editor who can just about configure a Samba share called Joe Ressington. Every two weeks we get together, talk about recent tech news, and answer some of your admin-related questions.
2.5 Admins 49: Cuddle the Pegasus
Why the Pegasus spyware isn’t really anything new, a Windows vulnerability sends Jim and Allan down memory lane, what to do with old hard disks, your feedback, and more.
Plugs
FreeBSD TCP performance system controls
News
Leak uncovers global abuse of cyber-surveillance weapon
New Windows 10 vulnerability allows anyone to get admin privileges
Free Consulting
We were asked about paying for password leak notifications, and what to do with old small hard disks.
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