E11 - GPUHammer Exposé: Alex Breaks Down the First RowHammer GPU Attack

E11 - GPUHammer Exposé: Alex Breaks Down the First RowHammer GPU Attack

Join Alex on this episode of IT Leadership for Small Business as he dives into the groundbreaking GPUHammer research—the first-ever RowHammer-style exploit targeting NVIDIA GPUs. Alex unpacks: * How GPUHammer manipulates GDDR6 memory (e.g., on NVIDIA A6000) to flip bits and derail AI models, slashing accuracy from 80% to near-zero  * The fundamental mechanics of RowHammer and why it now impacts GPUs as well as CPUs * The significance for AI-driven apps in shared GPU environments, and implications for cloud platforms  * Recommended mitigations: enabling system-level ECC via nvidia‑smi ‑e 1, at the cost of ~10% inference slowdown—and why newer NVIDIA chips like H100/RTX 5090 are immune due to on‑die ECC Tune in for a clear, jargon-free breakdown of this hardware-level threat—and what steps IT leaders should take now to safeguard GPU-accelerated workflows.

E10 - Agentic Hosts - This Week in Tech: July 2025 News Update for Small Business IT Leaders

This episode of IT Leadership for Small Business was created using ChatGPT 4o and Genspark.AI In this episode of IT Leadership for Small Business, Alex and Ben sit down for a rapid-fire roundtable on the latest news shaking up the IT landscape for small and midsize businesses. From AI breakthroughs and new cybersecurity threats, to tech policy shifts, software trends, and what’s actually impacting SMBs on the ground—we cut through the noise to deliver what matters most. Tune in for: * The headlines you actually need to know—no fluff, no filler * Real-world analysis on how big tech news impacts Main Street businesses * Practical tips and takeaways for IT leaders, MSPs, and business owners * The latest tools, software, and security must-knows for July 2025 Whether you’re running a growing MSP, leading IT at your company, or just want to stay ahead of the tech curve, this “This Week in Tech” roundtable delivers news and insight you won’t get anywhere else. Brought to you by IT Leadership for Small Business—where real-world tech meets real-world business.

E9 - Building Systems and Mindsets: Scott McClure on Scaling MEL Supply Co.

In this episode of IT Leadership for Small Business I'm joined by Scott McClure, owner of MEL Supply Co. and host of ImproveSelf, shares how he scaled his eCommerce business using smart tech, automation, and leadership principles. We dive into systems, growth mindset, and the future of small business in a tech-driven world.

E8 - This Week in Tech: AI Arms Race, Cloud Wars, and Cyber Threats

This week on IT Leadership for Small Business, we break down the real tech battles shaping 2025: Google's Gemini 2 launch, Microsoft’s $6B cloud grab, Apple’s AI office suite, cyberattacks striking every 60 seconds, and why Zero Trust, AI memory, and DDoS protection aren't optional anymore. Stay sharp, stay strategic, and stay ahead.

E7 - Zero Trust, Real Threats, Cybersecurity & AI in 2025 with Seth Bolin

In this episode of IT Leadership for Small Business, Adam sits down with Seth Bolin, IT Security Manager at Pearson-Kelly Technology, to talk Zero Trust, AI-driven threats, cloud security gaps, and what SMBs need to prioritize in 2025. From real-world breaches to AI in the SOC—and a bit of gaming at the end—this one’s packed with insight and edge. Tune in and level up your cybersecurity game.