MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel. Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray OrsiniGive us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Connectwise mulls sale to private equity, a new Windows zero-day vulnerability exploited in ransomware attacks and how OpenAI started a bug bounty program with cash rewards up to $20,000Learn more from our sponsor:MSPGeekCon: https://mspgeekcon.com/ Story Links: * ConnectWise Mulls Sale To Private Equity + https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/connectwise-mulls-sale-to-private-equity-sources?cid=nl_alert&mkt_tok=MzI5LUtFSS0xMjQAAAGLFWUCKYu2F53kt05aC3zCoIBJcWrzAIVZ-D533Bp4swcjuhklBSJs-TQGau0j0giKRgH5hco0pfJpjJH9SWPbndJSV0n1oP4dRhUDoOADLLprRXc * Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks + https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-zero-day-vulnerability-exploited-in-ransomware-attacks/ * OpenAI Starts Bug Bounty Program With Cash Rewards Up to $20,000 + https://www.csoonline.com/article/3693019/openai-starts-bug-bounty-program-with-cash-rewards-up-to-20-000.html#tk.rss_all
Notable Mentions:* Twitter Officially Shuts Down Its Free API and Affects Multiple Apps + https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/06/twitter-shuts-down-free-api/ * 1M+ WordPress Sites Hacked via Zero-Day Plug-in Bugs + https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/1m-wordpress-sites-hacked-via-zero-day-plugin-bugs * Alleged iOS 17 Leak Offers a Vague Rundown of New Features for iPhone Users + https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/12/ios-17-features-leak/ * Hacked Sites Caught Spreading Malware via Fake Chrome Updates + https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacked-sites-caught-spreading-malware-via-fake-chrome-updates/
AI Roundup:* Malicious ChatGPT & Google Bard Installers Distribute RedLine Stealer + https://www.hackread.com/chatgpt-google-bard-installers-redline-stealer/
Banter Story:* This Is Quiet Quitting': Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Goes Viral For Intercom Announcement Mocking Airline's Fees + https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/flight-attendants-intercom-rant-about-extra-fees-goes-viral/449591 + https://www.tiktok.com/@cali.style.trucking/video/7213826626579205419?embed_source=71112494%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_masking&refer=embed&referer_url=www.entrepreneur.com%2Fbusiness-news%2Fflight-attendants-intercom-rant-about-extra-fees-goes-viral%2F449591&referer_video_id=7213826626579205419
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