Topic: Patch Tuesday

A clip of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger features Buffett warning that a "cyber threat" has only just begun. The hosts discuss the extreme vulnerability of the global infrastructure due to its dependency on Microsoft Windows and automated "Patch Tuesday" updates. They speculate on a "cyber pandemic" where asymptomatic malicious code sits dormant for months before being triggered.

The history of automatic software updates is traced back to Microsoft's jealousy of AOL's ability to force version parity across its user base. Microsoft's desire for a uniform environment led to the development of Patch Tuesday and the current Windows update model. There is a standing prediction that a single flawed global Windows patch will eventually cause a worldwide technological collapse.

The Microsoft Ignite 2015 conference in Chicago showcased new developments for IT professionals, including features for OneDrive. Microsoft announced a shift away from the traditional "Patch Tuesday" model in favor of a continuous stream of updates, a move that critics argue mirrors Apple's "slipstream" update style which can disrupt custom-tuned systems.