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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, the tech industry pushing back on the cyber reporting rules and hidden dark patterns used by a majority of subscription apps and websites.
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Ray Orsini and Tony Francisco
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Story Links:
Industry Groups Push Back Against Federal Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements
FTC Study Finds ‘Dark Patterns’ Used by a Majority of Subscription Apps and Websites https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/10/ftc-study-finds-dark-patterns-used-by-a-majority-of-subscription-apps-and-websites/
Privacy Hawk App Discussed During the Episode:
https://privacyhawk.com
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In this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover CISA’s warning of rising OS command injection vulnerabilities and the tech industry sending mixed job signals.
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Hosted by: Ray Orsini and Tony Francisco
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Story Links:
CISA Warns of Hackers Exploiting OS Command Injection Vulnerabilities
CompTIA: Tech Industry Sending Mixed Jobs Signals
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In this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover the FTC’s ban against noncompete agreements being at risk of reversal and hackers abusing API to verify millions of authentication MFA phone numbers.
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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Josh Hohbein
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Story Links:
The FTC’s Ban Against Noncompete Agreements May Be Under Threat
Hackers Abused API To Verify Millions of Authy MFA Phone Numbers
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch, we cover a recent study by Sophos that shows MSPs are struggling to meet Cybersecurity Demands.
Story Links:
- MSPs Struggle to Keep Up With Cybersecurity Challenges
- https://www.channele2e.com/news/msps-struggling-to-keep-up-with-cybersecurity-challenges-study
- https://assets.sophos.com/X24WTUEQ/at/4pkwmz2c5z35tpgrj4r3fxw8/sophos-msp-perspectives-2024-wp.pdf
Notable Mention:
- Google Confirms the Leaked Search Documents Are Real
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24167407/google-search-algorithm-documents-leak-confirmation
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In this episode of MSP Dispatch, our host Peyton Boyd sits down with several Managed Service Providers who attended MSPGeekCon 2024. They share their experiences and explain why this is a must-attend event for all MSPs!
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On this special report from MSPGeekCon 2024, our host Daniel Lora interviews John Harden of Auvik
Connect with our guest:
- John Harden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-harden/
Auvik: https://www.auvik.com/
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On this special report from MSPGeekCon 2024, our host Daniel Lora interviews Connor Swalm, CEO of Phin Security.
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- Connor Swalm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-swalm/
Phin Security: https://phinsec.io/
Episode 212
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover the key takeaways from Google I/O 2024.
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Hosted by: Ray Orsini and Tony Francisco
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Story Links:
Google I/O 2024: Everything Announced
https://www.theverge.com/24153841/google-io-2024-ai-gemini-android-chrome-photos
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Microsoft AI Business School
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/transform-your-business-with-microsoft-ai
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Episode 211
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, the top 5 most dangerous Cyber Threats in 2024.
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Story Links:
Top 5 Most Dangerous Cyber Threats in 2024
https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/top-5-most-dangerous-cyber-threats-in-2024
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Episode 210
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover CISA extending the feedback period for the CIRCIA reporting rules.
Story Links:
- CISA Courts Private Sector to Get Behind CIRCIA Reporting Rules
- https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cisa-courts-private-sector-to-get-behind-circia-reporting-rules
Notable Mention:
- Google Just Patched the Fifth Zero-Day Exploit for Chrome This Year
- https://www.engadget.com/google-just-patched-the-fifth-zero-day-exploit-for-chrome-this-year-153723334.html
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Get ready for another episode of MSP Dispatch: The Live Show!
Hosted by Tom Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Systems, join us for a rapid-fire rundown of the latest updates crucial for Managed Service Providers and Tech professionals.
In this fast-paced live show, Tom will break down the headlines and explain why they matter to you, ensuring you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Tune in live on May 15th, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET for another insightful episode.
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Episode 209
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch, we cover Reddit's new public data policy.
Story Links:
- Reddit Locks Down Its Public Data in New Content Policy
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/09/reddit-locks-down-its-public-data-in-new-content-policy-says-use-now-requires-a-contract/
Notable Mention:
- Dell Warns of Data Breach, 49 Million Customers Allegedly Affected
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dell-warns-of-data-breach-49-million-customers-allegedly-affected/
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover the latest VPN Attack “TunnelVision” and how to protect yourself and your clients.
Story Links:
Novel Attack Against Virtually All VPN Apps Neuters Their Entire Purpose
Notable Mention:
Chinese Hackers Deployed Backdoor Quintet to Down MITRE
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0:00 Teaser
0:23 Novel Attack Against Virtually All VPN Apps Neuters Their Entire Purpose
8:24 Chinese Hackers Deployed Backdoor Quintet to Down MITRE
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover Google’s new cybersecurity product “Threat Intelligence” which brings together the work of its Mandiant cybersecurity unit and VirusTotal threat intelligence with the Gemini AI model.
Story Links:
Google’s AI plans now include cybersecurity
https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/6/24150610/google-gemini-cybersecurity-mandiant
Notable Mention:
NSA Warns of North Korean Hackers Exploiting Weak DMARC Email Policies
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-warns-of-north-korean-hackers-exploiting-weak-dmarc-email-policies/
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover what you need to know about Microsoft’s new Zero-Trust DNS strategy.
Story Links:
- Microsoft Plans To Lock Down Windows DNS Like Never Before
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/microsoft-plans-to-lock-down-windows-dns-like-never-before-heres-how/
Notable Mention:
- Billions of Android Devices Open to 'Dirty Stream' Attack
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/billions-android-devices-open-dirty-stream-attack
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch, we cover the Kaseya ransomware attacker being sentenced to 13 years in prison for the July 2021 ransomware attack against Kaseya.
Story Links:
- Kaseya Ransomware Attacker Sentenced
- https://www.msspalert.com/news/revil-ransomware-offender-sentenced-to-163-months-in-prison
Notable Mention:
- Microsoft Launches Passkey Support for All Consumer Accounts
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/2/24147124/microsoft-passkeys-support-consumer-msa
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover UnitedHealth’s congressional testimony that revealed security failures in a recent Change hack.
Story Links:
- UnitedHealth Congressional Testimony Reveals Rampant Security Fails
- https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/unitedhealth-congressional-testimony-rampant-security-fails
Notable Mention:
- Microsoft Says April Windows Updates Break VPN Connections
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-april-windows-updates-break-vpn-connections/
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover how emails revealed Microsoft’s OpenAI investment was fueled by Google fears.
Story Links:
- Microsoft’s OpenAI Investment Was Triggered by Google Fears
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146302/microsoft-openai-investment-google-worries-internal-emails
Notable Mention:
- CompTIA’s Workforce Advisory Council, inSOC’s Partner Program and More
- https://www.channele2e.com/news/5-things-channel-brief
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover CISA announcing their new Ransomware alert program and its implications.
Story Links:
- CISA Ransomware Warning Program Will Launch This Year
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/25/24140425/cisa-ransomware-warning-program
Notable Mention:
- Okta Warns of “Unprecedented” Credential Stuffing Attacks on Customers
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/okta-warns-of-unprecedented-credential-stuffing-attacks-on-customers/
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Get ready for MSP Dispatch: The Live Show!
Hosted by Tom Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Systems, join us for a rapid-fire rundown of the latest tech news and updates tailored to Managed Service Providers and Tech professionals.
With his extensive experience, Tom will break down the headlines and explain why they matter to you, ensuring you stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Tune in live for our debut episode this Wednesday, May 1st at 12:30 pm ET.
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover FCC’s vote to bring back the Net Neutrality rules.
Story Links:
- FCC Officially Votes To Reinstate Net Neutrality
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/fcc-reinstates-net-neutrality/
Notable Mention:
- Over 1,400 CrushFTP Servers Vulnerable to Actively Exploited Bug
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-1-400-crushftp-servers-vulnerable-to-actively-exploited-bug/ ‘
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover UnitedHealth saying Change hackers stole health data on ‘substantial proportion of people in America.
Link to story: https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/unitedhealth-change-healthcare-hackers-substantial-proportion-americans/
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring guest co-host Josh Hohbein of centrexIT, we cover MITRE ATT&CKED being hit by Ivanti Bugs, the FTC banning noncompete agreements and Biden signing the TikTok ban bill.
Story Links:
- MITRE ATT&CKED: InfoSec's Most Trusted Name Falls to Ivanti Bugs
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/mitre-attacked-infosecs-most-trusted-name-falls-to-ivanti-bugs
- The FTC Has Banned Noncompete Agreements
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138559/ftc-noncompete-agreement-ban
- President Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok
- https://www.wired.com/story/biden-sign-tiktok-ban/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft: APT28 Hackers Exploit Windows Flaw Reported by NSA
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-russian-apt28-hackers-exploit-windows-flaw-reported-by-nsa-using-gooseegg-tool/
- Hackers Infect Users of Antivirus Service That Delivered Updates Over HTTP
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/hackers-infect-users-of-antivirus-service-that-delivered-updates-over-http/
- Google Meet Opens Client-Side Encrypted Calls to Non Google Users
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-meet-opens-client-side-encrypted-calls-to-non-google-users/
- OpenAI Shrugs Off Meta’s Llama 3 Ascent With New Enterprise AI Features
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/openai-shrugs-off-metas-llama-3-ascent-with-new-enterprise-ai-features/
Community Events:
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- 4/26 @ 2:00 pm ET | Cybersecurity Leadership Virtual Summit
- 49 - 5/2 In Person Event | Kaseya Connect Global: Las Vegas, NV
MSP Media Network:
- 4/26 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Episode 33
- 4/26 @ 12:00 pm ET | Bits and Books Ep. 8: Deliberate Discomfort by Jason B.A. Van Camp
- 4/27 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
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0:00 Teaser
0:53 Intro Banter
2:22 MITRE ATT&CKED: InfoSec's Most Trusted Name Falls to Ivanti Bugs
8:19 The FTC Has Banned Noncompete Agreements
14:09 President Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok
20:19 Microsoft: APT28 Hackers Exploit Windows Flaw Reported by NSA
21:03 Hackers Infect Users of Antivirus Service That Delivered Updates Over HTTP
22:01 Google Meet Opens Client-Side Encrypted Calls to Non Google Users
22:51 OpenAI Shrugs Off Meta’s Llama 3 Ascent With New Enterprise AI Features
23:48 AI Roundup
25:22 Feedback
26:06 Community Events
27:52 Sign-off
30:46 Outtakes
Today's MSP Dispatch discusses Apple's compliance with a Chinese directive to remove WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China.
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Fransico and guest co-host, Tom Lawrence
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring guest co-host Tom Lawrence, we cover a researcher turning Palo Alto software into perfect malware, Microsoft showing off VASA-1 an AI framework that makes human headshots talk, and Ransomware payments dropping to a record low of 28% in Q1 2024.
Story Links:
- Evil XDR: Researcher Turns Palo Alto Software Into Perfect Malware
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/evil-xdr-researcher-turns-palo-alto-software-into-perfect-malware
- Microsoft Shows Off VASA-1, an AI Framework That Makes Human Headshots Talk, Sing
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft-shows-off-vasa-1-an-ai-framework-that-makes-human-headshots-talk-sing/
- Ransomware Payments Drop to Record Low of 28% in Q1 2024
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-payments-drop-to-record-low-of-28-percent-in-q1-2024/
Notable Mentions:
- Slack Rolls Out Its AI Tools to All Paying Customers
- https://www.engadget.com/slack-rolls-out-its-ai-tools-to-all-paying-customers-120045296.html?src=rss
- GitHub Comments Abused To Push Malware via Microsoft Repo URLs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-comments-abused-to-push-malware-via-microsoft-repo-urls/
- Discord Wants To Void Your Right To Sue Them in Court (Story submitted by Discord user on the MMN Discord Server)
- https://www.polygon.com/2024/4/20/24134970/discord-arbitration-how-to-opt-out
- LastPass Users Targeted in Phishing Attacks Good Enough To Trick Even the Savvy
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/lastpass-users-targeted-in-phishing-attacks-good-enough-to-trick-even-the-savvy/
Community Events:
- 4/23 In-Person Event | The Cyber Defense Lab - Built for MSPs: Chicago, IL
- 4/25 In-Person Event | MSP Revenue Generator: Boston, MA
- 4/26 @ 2:00 pm ET | Cybersecurity Leadership Virtual Summit
MSP Media Network:
- 4/24 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 70
- 4/26 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Episode 33
- 4/26 @ 12:00 pm ET | Bits and Books Ep. 8: Deliberate Discomfort by Jason B.A. Van Camp
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0:00 Teaser
0:54 Intro Banter
1:49 Evil XDR: Researcher Turns Palo Alto Software Into Perfect Malware
8:04 Microsoft Shows Off VASA-1, an AI Framework That Makes Human Headshots Talk, Sing
13:44 Ransomware Payments Drop to Record Low of 28% in Q1 2024
20:11 Slack Rolls Out Its AI Tools to All Paying Customers
20:49 GitHub Comments Abused To Push Malware via Microsoft Repo URLs
21:24 Discord Wants To Void Your Right To Sue Them in Court
21:57 LastPass Users Targeted in Phishing Attacks Good Enough To Trick Even the Savvy
22:43 Resource of the week
23:26 Community Events
25:12 Sign-off
27:24 Outtakes
On today’s MSP Dispatch, we’re discussing the implications of Microsoft’s discovery that Russian interference with our election is already underway and they are using the help of AI.
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Hosted by: Tony Fransico and guest co-host, Tom Lawrence
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch, we cover Cisco Duo’s multifactor authentication service being breached, US Supreme Court ruling suggesting a change in the Cybersecurity disclosure process, and Microsoft’s Emirati A.I. Deal.
Story Links:
- Cisco Duo's Multifactor Authentication Service Breached
- https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cisco-duo-multifactor-authentication-service-breached
- US Supreme Court Ruling Suggests Change in Cybersecurity Disclosure Process
- https://www.csoonline.com/article/2091556/us-supreme-court-ruling-suggests-change-in-cybersecurity-disclosure-process.html
- Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/technology/microsoft-g42-uae-ai.html
Notable Mentions:
- Hackers Exploit Fortinet Flaw, Deploy ScreenConnect, Metasploit in New Campaign
- https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/hackers-exploit-fortinet-flaw-deploy.html
- Ivanti Warns of Critical Flaws in Its Avalanche MDM Solution
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-warns-of-critical-flaws-in-its-avalanche-mdm-solution/
- Broadcom Says “Many” VMware Perpetual Licenses Got Support Extensions
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/amid-eu-antitrust-qs-broadcom-extends-support-for-some-vmware-perpetual-licenses/
- YouTube’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Now Includes Third-Party Apps
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131338/youtube-ad-blocker-crackdown-mobile-apps
Community Events:
- 4/23 In-Person Event | The Cyber Defense Lab - Built for MSPs: Chicago, IL
- 4/25 In-Person Event | MSP Revenue Generator: Boston, MA
- 4/26 In-Person Event | Cybersecurity Leadership Virtual Summit
MSP Media Network:
- 4/19 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Episode 32
- 4/20 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
- 4/24 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 70
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0:00 Teaser
0:55 Intro Banter
2:06 Cisco Duo's Multifactor Authentication Service Breached
7:51 US Supreme Court Ruling Suggests Change in Cybersecurity Disclosure Process
13:13 Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
19:30 Hackers Exploit Fortinet Flaw, Deploy ScreenConnect, Metasploit in New Campaign
20:22 Ivanti Warns of Critical Flaws in Its Avalanche MDM Solution
21:12 Broadcom Says “Many” VMware Perpetual Licenses Got Support Extensions
21:58 YouTube’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Now Includes Third-Party Apps
22:40 AI Roundup
23:29 Community Events
24:19 Sign-off
26:28 Outtakes
On today’s MSP Dispatch, we’re unpacking the recent attempt to hack LastPass with a DeepFake of the company’s CEO and the implications for cybersecurity.
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Hosted by: Tony Fransico and guest co-host, Tom Lawrence
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MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and guest co-host Tom Lawrence
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover Sisense password breach triggers CISA warning, Biden administration targets Russian-made software and Google’s new technique gives LLMs infinite context.
Story Links:
- Sisense Password Breach Triggers 'Ominous' CISA Warning
- https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/sisense-breach-triggers-cisa-password-reset-advisory
- Biden Administration Preparing To Prevent Americans From Using Russian-Made Software
- https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/biden-administration-americans-russian-software/index.html
- Google’s New Technique Gives LLMs Infinite Context
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/googles-new-technique-gives-llms-infinite-context/
Notable Mentions:
- Apple Warns Users in 150 Countries of Mercenary Spyware Attacks
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/apple-warns-users-targeted-by-mercenary-spyware
- Microsoft’s Windows 11 Beta Testers May Start Seeing Ads in the Start Menu
- https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-windows-11-beta-testers-may-start-seeing-ads-in-the-start-menu-032358394.html?src=rss
- OpenAI Makes ChatGPT ‘More Direct, Less Verbose’
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/openai-makes-chatgpt-more-direct-less-verbose/
- Software Giant Salesforce in Advanced Talks To Buy Informatica
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/salesforce-is-advanced-talks-buy-informatica-wsj-reports-2024-04-13/
Resource of the week:
- 9 Ways to Use AI to Become a Stronger Writer
- https://www.inc.com/amanda-pressner-kreuser/9-ways-to-use-ai-to-become-a-stronger-writer.html
Community Events:
- 4/17 - 4/18 In Person Event | ASCII Edge: Newark, NJ
- 4/18 @ 1:00 pm ET | Huntress Fireside Chat: Cyberinsurance Office Hours
- 4/18 In Person Event | N-able Roadshow: Toronto
MSP Media Network:
- 4/17 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 69
- 4/18 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Ladies Night Takeover with Desraie Thomas of Aportio
- 4/19 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Episode 32
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0:00 Teaser
0:55 Intro Banter
1:49 Sisense Password Breach Triggers 'Ominous' CISA Warning
8:30 Biden Administration Preparing To Prevent Americans From Using Russian-Made Software
15:50 Google’s New Technique Gives LLMs Infinite Context
23:26 Apple Warns Users in 150 Countries of Mercenary Spyware Attacks
24:01 Microsoft’s Windows 11 Beta Testers May Start Seeing Ads in the Start Menu
24:39 OpenAI Makes ChatGPT ‘More Direct, Less Verbose’
25:18 Software Giant Salesforce in Advanced Talks To Buy Informatica
26:06 Resource of the Week
26:49 Community Events
27:47 Sign-off
29:58 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Fransico and guest co-host, Josh Hohbein
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch, we cover how Home Depot was breached through a supply chain attack.
Link to the story: https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/home-depot-hammered-by-supply-chain-data-breach
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MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover a new CISA Cyber reporting proposal, Microsoft employees exposing internal passwords in security lapse and US bill proposes AI companies list what copyrighted materials they use.
Story Links:
- CISA: 300,000+ Small Entities Covered By Proposed Cyber Reporting Regs
- https://www.msspalert.com/news/cisa-nearly-311000-small-entities-covered-by-proposed-cyber-reporting-regulations
- Microsoft Employees Exposed Internal Passwords in Security Lapse
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/09/microsoft-employees-exposed-internal-passwords-security-lapse/
- US Bill Proposes AI Companies List What Copyrighted Materials They Use
- https://www.engadget.com/us-bill-proposes-ai-companies-list-what-copyrighted-materials-they-use-123058589.html?src=rss
Notable Mentions:
- Google Cloud Rolls Out Self-Designed Arm Chips in Its Data Centers
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/google-cloud-rolls-out-self-designed-arm-chips-in-its-data-centers/
- OpenAI makes GPT-4 Turbo with Vision generally available through its API
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/openai-makes-gpt-4-turbo-with-vision-generally-available-through-its-api/
- Microsoft Fixes Two Windows Zero-Days Exploited in Malware Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-two-windows-zero-days-exploited-in-malware-attacks/
- Apple’s $25–50 Million Shutterstock Deal Highlights Fierce Competition for AI Training Data
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/apples-25-50-million-shutterstock-deal-highlights-fierce-competition-for-ai-training-data/
Community Events:
4/17 - 4/18 In Person Event | ASCII Edge: Newark, NJ
4/18 @ 1:00 pm ET | Huntress Fireside Chat: Cyberinsurance Office Hours
4/18 In Person Event | N-able Roadshow: Toronto
MSP Media Network:
4/12 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Episode 31
4/13 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
4/17 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 69
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0:00 Teaser
0:24 Intro Banter
2:22 CISA: 300,000+ Small Entities Covered By Proposed Cyber Reporting Regs
8:18 Microsoft Employees Exposed Internal Passwords in Security Lapse
15:17 US Bill Proposes AI Companies List What Copyrighted Materials They Use
21:23 Google Cloud Rolls Out Self-Designed Arm Chips in Its Data Centers
22:33 OpenAI makes GPT-4 Turbo with Vision generally available through its API
23:29 Microsoft Fixes Two Windows Zero-Days Exploited in Malware Attacks
24:48 Apple’s $25–50 Million Shutterstock Deal Highlights Fierce Competition for AI Training Data
25:53 AI Roundup
27:36 Community Events
28:30 Sign-off
30:24 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover a new Microsoft Teams Phishing attack that pushes DarkGate Malware, Cisco warns of VPN Zero-Day exploited by Ransomware gang, and generative AI threats being a concern as the new NFL season kicks off.
Story Links:
- Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack Pushes DarkGate Malware
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-phishing-attack-pushes-darkgate-malware/
- Cisco Warns of VPN Zero-Day Exploited by Ransomware Gangs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-warns-of-vpn-zero-day-exploited-by-ransomware-gangs/
- NFL Security Chief: Generative AI Threats a Concern as New Season Kicks Off
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/generative-ai-threats-a-concern-for-nfl-security-chief-as-new-season-kicks-off
Notable Mentions:
- Apple Hit By 2 No-Click Zero-Days in Blastpass Exploit Chain
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/apple-hit-by-two-no-click-zero-days-in-blastpass-exploit-chain
- X Is Suing California Over Social Media Content Moderation Law
- https://www.engadget.com/x-is-suing-california-over-social-media-content-moderation-law-233034890.html?src=rss
- Google Flips the Switch on Interest-Based Ads With ‘Privacy Sandbox’ Rollout
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/08/google-flips-the-switch-on-interest-based-ads-with-privacy-sandbox-rollout/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5vcmVhZGVyLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKcGX8OBjtNffPw4QiPND29fNVV00vT1gqxZ4Mc74qLmhwNPCziwDlLmCqKtppyV3RNgGBoW7HGzqxvCLL6lZds4iyc5vd5afjfpCMN9QyqE4ggpZa3k_MmYoEFKCywFgYVACn4cAML3GLk7hUCAz0F6zaRRt2SuS2g8mTt6hpr0
- ‘Evil Telegram’ Android Apps on Google Play Infected 60K With Spyware
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/evil-telegram-android-apps-on-google-play-infected-60k-with-spyware/
Resource of the week:
- GigaCode Blog
- https://blog.gigacode.dev/
Community Events:
- 9/12 @ 1:00 pm ET | Tradecraft Tuesday - Understanding Evil: Reverse Engineering Malware
- 9/13 - 9/14 In Person Event | Cyber Security Marketing Roadshow: Newark, NJ
- 9/14 In Person Event | The MSP Revenue Generator: Toronto
MSP Media Network:
- 9/12 @ 7:30 pm ET | Wins and Losses Ep. 9
- 9/13 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 27
- 9/15 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Episode 11
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
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0:00 Teaser
0:52 Intro Banter
3:23 Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack Pushes DarkGate Malware
9:34 Cisco Warns of VPN Zero-Day Exploited by Ransomware Gangs
16:13 NFL Security Chief: Generative AI Threats a Concern as New Season Kicks Off
Notable Mentions:
23:02 Apple Hit By 2 No-Click Zero-Days in Blastpass Exploit Chain
23:49 X Is Suing California Over Social Media Content Moderation Law
24:32 Google Flips the Switch on Interest-Based Ads With ‘Privacy Sandbox’ Rollout
25:11 ‘Evil Telegram’ Android Apps on Google Play Infected 60K With Spyware
26:03 Resource of the Week
26:34 Community Events
28:12 Sign-off
30:02 Outtakes
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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Phil Buck
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest co-host Phil Buck we cover, a new critical vulnerability in PHPFusion CMS, Gizmodo firing Spanish staff amid switch to AI translator, and how the Flipper Zero hacking device can spam nearby iPhones with bluetooth pop-ups.
Story Links:
- Researchers Discover Critical Vulnerability in PHPFusion CMS
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/researchers-discover-critical-vulnerability-in-phpfusion-cms
- Gizmodo Fires Spanish Staff Amid Switch to AI Translator
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/09/ai-took-my-job-literally-gizmodo-fires-spanish-staff-amid-switch-to-ai-translator/
- Hacking Device Flipper Zero Can Spam Nearby iPhones With Bluetooth Pop-Ups
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/05/flipper-zero-hacking-iphone-flood-popups/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Is Killing WordPad in Windows After 28 Years
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-killing-wordpad-in-windows-after-28-years/
- Zoom's New 'AI Companion' Will Catch You Up When You're Late to Meetings
- https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/zooms-new-ai-companion-will-catch-you-up-when-youre-late-to-meetings/#ftag=CAD590a51e
- Microsoft Reminds Users Windows Will Disable Insecure TLS Soon
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reminds-users-windows-will-disable-insecure-tls-soon/
- ASUS Routers Vulnerable to Critical Remote Code Execution Flaws
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-routers-vulnerable-to-critical-remote-code-execution-flaws/
Banter Story:
- Tesla Tops Mozilla’s List of ‘Creepiest’ Carmakers, but 25 Brands Failed Basic Data Privacy Tests
- https://www.engadget.com/tesla-tops-mozillas-list-of-creepiest-carmakers-but-25-brands-failed-basic-data-privacy-tests-202017058.html?src=rss
Community Events:
- 9/12 @ 1:00 pm ET | Tradecraft Tuesday - Understanding Evil: Reverse Engineering Malware
- 9/13 - 9/14 In Person Event | Cyber Security Marketing Roadshow: Newark, NJ
- 9/14 In Person Event | The MSP Revenue Generator: Toronto
MSP Media Network Events:
- 9/10 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Ep. 10
- 9/12 @ 7:30 pm ET | Wins and Losses Ep. 9
- 9/13 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 27
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
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0:00 Teaser
0:58 Intro Banter
5:00 Researchers Discover Critical Vulnerability in PHPFusion CMS
10:04 Gizmodo Fires Spanish Staff Amid Switch to AI Translator
15:19 Hacking Device Flipper Zero Can Spam Nearby iPhones With Bluetooth Pop-Ups
Notable Mentions:
21:23 Microsoft Is Killing WordPad in Windows After 28 Years
22:13 Zoom's New 'AI Companion' Will Catch You Up When You're Late to Meetings
23:07 Microsoft Reminds Users Windows Will Disable Insecure TLS Soon
23:53 ASUS Routers Vulnerable to Critical Remote Code Execution Flaws
245:53 Feedback
25:31 AI Roundup
26:55 Community Events
27:51 Sign-off
30:28 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we take a break from our regular news and feature our MMN crew sending a special holiday message to everyone celebrating Labor Day!
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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and special guest co-host Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special co-host Tom Lawrence, we cover OpenAI launching the long-awaited ChatGPT for enterprise, How the FBI nuked Qakbot Malware from infected Windows PCs, and discuss why ‘Fail Safe’ is key.
Story Links:
- OpenAI Launches Long-Awaited ChatGPT for Enterprise
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/openai-launches-long-awaited-chatgpt-for-enterprise-but-is-it-playing-catch-up/
- How the FBI Nuked Qakbot Malware From Infected Windows PCs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-the-fbi-nuked-qakbot-malware-from-infected-windows-pcs/
- Authentication Outage Underscores Why 'Fail Safe' Is Key
- https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/authentication-outage-highlights-why-fail-safe-is-key
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Will Enable Exchange Extended Protection by Default This Fall
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-will-enable-exchange-extended-protection-by-default-this-fall/
- Financial Firms Breached in MOVEit Cyberattacks Now Face Lawsuits
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/financial-firms-breached-in-moveit-cyberattacks-now-face-lawsuits
- MalDoc in PDFs: Hiding Malicious Word Docs in PDF files
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maldoc-in-pdfs-hiding-malicious-word-docs-in-pdf-files/
- Microsoft Is Discontinuing Visual Studio for Mac After Major Overhaul
- https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/30/microsoft-visual-studio-mac-discontinued/
Banter Story:
- IHOP Will Use AI to Help You Pick Your Perfect Pancake
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/ihop-will-use-ai-to-help-you-pick-your-perfect-pancake/458246
Community Events:
- 9/6 - 9/7 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Summit: Boston, MA
- 9/6 - 9/8 In Person Event | Marketopia Peer Groups Q3: Clearwater Beach, FL
- 9/7 @ 1:00 pm ET | Optimizing MSP Efficiencies: The Shift to Smarter Tools and Automation Presented by Channel Program
- 9/7 - 9/10 In Person Event | TechCon Unplugged: Woodbridge, NJ
MSP Media Network:
- 9/1 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Episode 16 with Joe Purcell of Bell Techlogix, Inc
- 9/3 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 9
- 9/5 @ 7:30 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 8 with Frank DeLuca of The CTO Agency
- 9/6 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 25
- 9/7 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 64 with Megan Killion of MKC Agency
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
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0:00 Teaser
0:52 Intro Banter
5:19 OpenAI Launches Long-Awaited ChatGPT for Enterprise
10:14 How the FBI Nuked Qakbot Malware From Infected Windows PCs
16:57 Authentication Outage Underscores Why 'Fail Safe' Is Key
Notable Mentions:
23:36 Microsoft Will Enable Exchange Extended Protection by Default This Fall
24:08 Financial Firms Breached in MOVEit Cyberattacks Now Face Lawsuits
25:06 MalDoc in PDFs: Hiding Malicious Word Docs in PDF files
26:03 Microsoft Is Discontinuing Visual Studio for Mac After Major Overhaul
26:49 AI Roundup
28:05 Community Events
29:57 Sign-off
31:32 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and special guest co-host Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems.
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special co-host Tom Lawrence, we cover how the Microsoft signing keys keep getting hijacked by Chinese threat actors, Cyber startup Wiz is weighing a potential bid for SentinelOne, recent wave of Windows Blue Screens linked to MSI motherboards.
Story Links:
- Microsoft Signing Keys Keep Getting Hijacked, to the Delight of Chinese Threat Actors
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/08/facing-failure-after-failure-microsofts-driver-signing-program-fails-yet-again/
- Cyber Startup Wiz Is Weighing Potential Bid for SentinelOne
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-25/cyber-startup-wiz-is-weighing-a-potential-bid-for-sentinelone?in_source=embedded-checkout-banner
- Recent Wave of Windows Blue Screens Linked to MSI Motherboards
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/msi-recent-wave-of-windows-blue-screens-linked-to-msi-motherboards/
Notable Mentions:
- Dropbox Drops Unlimited Storage, Blames Crypto Miners and Resellers for the Change
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/25/dropbox-drops-unlimited-storage-blames-crypto-miners-and-resellers-for-the-change/
- The Web Version of Threads Is Finally Here
- https://www.engadget.com/the-web-version-of-threads-is-finally-here-174909701.html?src=rss
- Microsoft Launches Native Integration for Python in Excel
- https://www.computerworld.com/article/3705211/microsoft-launches-native-integration-for-python-in-excel.html#tk.rss_all
- Genworth Financial Under Investigation for Data Breach
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/-genworth-financial-under-investigation-for-data-breach
Resource of the week:
- What’s New in Microsoft 365 | August 2023
- https://tminus365.com/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-august-2023/
Banter story:
- Zoom’s CEO Thinks Zoom Sucks for Building Trust, Leaked Audio Reveals
- https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/08/leaked-audio-reveals-zoom-ceo-believes-its-hard-to-build-trust-on-zoom/
Community Events:
- 8/29 - 8/30 In Person Event | Cyber Security Marketing Roadshow: Chicago, IL
- 8/29 In Person Event | Huntress Cybersecurity Masterclass: Dallas, TX
- 8/29 @ 12:00 pm ET | PitchIT’s Battle Royale - Day 2
- 8/30 - 8/31 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Toronto, ON
MSP Media Network:
- 8/29 @ 7:30 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 7
- 8/30 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 25
- 8/30 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Secure, Simplify, Succeed with Identity and Access Management
- 9/1 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Episode 16 with Joel Purcell of Bell Techlogix, Inc
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
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0:00 Teaser
0:53 Intro Banter
5:14 Microsoft Signing Keys Keep Getting Hijacked, to the Delight of Chinese Threat Actors
9:59 Cyber Startup Wiz Is Weighing Potential Bid for SentinelOne
15:37 Recent Wave of Windows Blue Screens Linked to MSI Motherboards
Notable Mentions:
23:05 Dropbox Drops Unlimited Storage, Blames Crypto Miners and Resellers for the Change
23:44 The Web Version of Threads Is Finally Here
24:31 Microsoft Launches Native Integration for Python in Excel
25:13 Genworth Financial Under Investigation for Data Breach
Resource of the week:
25:59 What’s New in Microsoft 365 | August 2023
27:11 Community Events
28:55 Sign-off
31:19 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, more than half of browser extensions pose security risks, new stealthy techniques let hackers gain Windows System privileges, and the Tech jobs market normalizes as July unemployment dips.
Story Links:
- More Than Half of Browser Extensions Pose Security Risks
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/study-more-than-half-of-browser-extensions-pose-security-risks
- New Stealthy Techniques Let Hackers Gain Windows SYSTEM Privileges
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-stealthy-techniques-let-hackers-gain-windows-system-privileges/
- Tech Jobs Market Normalizing As July Unemployment Dips
- https://www.ciodive.com/news/compTIA-july-tech-jobs-report-BLS/690033/
Notable Mentions:
- Windows 10 KB5029331 Update Introduces a New Backup App
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5029331-update-introduces-a-new-backup-app/
- Google Workspace Will Require Two Admins To Sign Off on Critical Changes
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-workspace-will-require-two-admins-to-sign-off-on-critical-changes/
- Adobe Patches Critical Deserialization Vulnerability, but Exploits Persist
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/adobe-patches-critical-deserialization-vulnerability-but-exploits-persist
- New Windows 11 Policy Lets Admins Control Optional Updates Installation
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-policy-lets-admins-control-optional-updates-installation/
AI Round Up
- You can now train ChatGPT on your own documents via API
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/08/you-can-now-train-chatgpt-on-your-own-documents-via-api/
Banter Story:
- Elon Musk Plans To Remove Headlines From News Articles Shared on X
- https://fortune.com/2023/08/21/elon-musk-plans-remove-headlines-news-articles-link-shared-on-x-twitter
Community Events:
- 8/29 - 8/30 In Person Event | Cyber Security Marketing Roadshow: Chicago, IL
- 8/29 In Person Event | Huntress Cybersecurity Masterclass: Dallas, TX
- 8/29 @ 12:00 pm ET | PitchIT’s Battle Royale - Day 2
- 8/30 - 8/31 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Toronto, ON
MSP Media Network Events:
- 8/25 @ 12:00 pm ET | Bits and Books Episode 1: Getting Naked
- 8/27 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 8
- 8/29 @ 7:30 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 7
- 8/30 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 25
- 8/30 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Secure, Simply, Succeed with Identity and Access Management
- 9/1 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Episode 16 with Joel Purcell of Bell Techlogix, Inc
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
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0:00 Teaser
0:52 Intro Banter
4:43 More Than Half of Browser Extensions Pose Security Risks
11:00 New Stealthy Techniques Let Hackers Gain Windows SYSTEM Privileges
17:46 Tech Jobs Market Normalizing As July Unemployment Dips
Notable Mentions:
24:22 Windows 10 KB5029331 Update Introduces a New Backup App
25:17 Google Workspace Will Require Two Admins To Sign Off on Critical Changes
26:18 Adobe Patches Critical Deserialization Vulnerability, but Exploits Persist
27:09 New Windows 11 Policy Lets Admins Control Optional Updates Installation
27:48 AI Roundup
29:07 Community Events
31:04 Sign-off
33:17 Outtakes
On this special report edition of MSP Dispatch, Danyell O’Rourke, $r. Director of Finance at Huntress joins us to unpack how their team thwarted an attempted Business Email Compromise scam and saved their client over $100,000.
Story Links:
- How Security-Centric Procedures and Training Helped Huntress Catch a $100,000 BEC Scam https://www.huntress.com/blog/how-security-centric-procedures-and-training-helped-huntress-catch-a-100000-bec-scam
Connect with our Guests:
- Danyelle O'Rourke - $r. Director of Finance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danyelleorourke/
Connect with our host :
- Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, ‘Play’ ransomware group targeting MSPs worldwide in a new campaign, US Federal judge rules AI Art cannot be copyrighted and CISA releases JCDC RMM cyber defense plan.
Story Links:
- 'Play' Ransomware Group Targeting MSPs Worldwide in New Campaign
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/-play-ransomware-group-targeting-msps-worldwide-in-new-campaign
- AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted, Rules a US Federal Judge
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/19/23838458/ai-generated-art-no-copyright-district-court
- CISA Releases JCDC RMM Cyber Defense Plan
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2023/08/16/cisa-releases-jcdc-remote-monitoring-and-management-rmm-cyber-defense-plan
Notable Mentions:
- Google Chrome To Warn When Installed Extensions Are Malware
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chrome-to-warn-when-installed-extensions-are-malware/
- Tesla Says Data Breach Impacting 75,000 Employees Was an Insider Job
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/21/tesla-breach-employee-insider/
- WinRAR Flaw Lets Hackers Run Programs When You Open RAR Archives
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/winrar-flaw-lets-hackers-run-programs-when-you-open-rar-archives/
- LinkedIn Suffers 'Significant' Wave of Account Hacks
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/linkedin-suffers-significant-wave-of-account-hacks
Resource of the Week:
- Google Security Check: 60 Seconds To Kick Out Snoops and Hackers
- https://www.foxnews.com/tech/google-security-check-60-seconds-kick-snoops-hackers
Community Events:
- 8/22 In Person Event | Kaseya + Datto Connect Local: Kansas City, MO
- 8/22 - 8/25 In Person Event | Vision ‘23: Frisco, TX
- 8/23 @ 11:00 am ET | Acronis Academy - Cloud Tech Recertification Series
- 8/24 @ 12:00 pm ET | PitchIT’s Battle Royale - Day 1
- 8/25 - 8/26 In Person Event | BigBIG: Hollywood, FL
MSP Media Network:
- 8/22 @ 7:00 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 6
- 8/23 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 24
- 8/24 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 63 with Kelvin Tegelaar of CyberDrain
- 8/25 @ 12:00 pm ET | Bits and Books Episode 1: Getting Naked
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Teaser
0:49 Intro Banter
4:40 'Play' Ransomware Group Targeting MSPs Worldwide in New Campaign
9:56 AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted, Rules a US Federal Judge
16:51 CISA Releases JCDC RMM Cyber Defense Plan
Notable Mentions:
22:42 Google Chrome To Warn When Installed Extensions Are Malware
23:32 Tesla Says Data Breach Impacting 75,000 Employees Was an Insider Job
24:17 WinRAR Flaw Lets Hackers Run Programs When You Open RAR Archives
25:18 LinkedIn Suffers 'Significant' Wave of Account Hacks
26:06 Resource of the Week: Google Security Check: 60 Seconds To Kick Out Snoops and Hackers
26:36 Community Events
28:35 Sign-off
31:03 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest co-host Matthew F. Fox we cover, CISA warning of a critical Citrix ShareFile flaw exploited in the wild, the data of 760,000 Discord.io users being put up for sale on the Darknet and how Nw York City banned TikTok on government-issued devices.
Story Links:
- CISA Warns of Critical Citrix ShareFile Flaw Exploited in the Wild (Story suggested by Matt of HelpT on Discord)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-critical-citrix-sharefile-flaw-exploited-in-the-wild/
- The Data of 760,000 Discord.io Users Was Put Up for Sale on the Darknet
- https://stackdiary.com/the-data-of-760000-discord-io-users-was-put-up-for-sale-on-the-darknet/
- New York City Bans TikTok on Government-Issued Devices
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/16/nyc-tiktok-ban/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Enables Windows Kernel CVE-2023-32019 Fix for Everyone
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-enables-windows-kernel-cve-2023-32019-fix-for-everyone/
- What's New in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
- https://www.darkreading.com/operations/whats-new-in-nist-cybersecurity-framework-2-0
- Patch Now: OpenNMS Bug Steals Data, Triggers Denial of Service
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/patch-now-opennms-bug-steals-data-triggers-denial-of-service
- Major U.S. Energy Org Targeted in QR Code Phishing Attack
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/major-us-energy-org-targeted-in-qr-code-phishing-attack/
AI Roundup:
- 4 in-demand freelance A.I. jobs—one can pay $100/hour: ‘There’s incredible demand for people who are creative’
- https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/17/4-in-demand-freelance-ai-jobs-on-fiverr.html
Banter Story:
- How to Help and Donate to Wildfire Victims in Hawaii
- https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-help-donate-hawaii-wildfire-victims/
Community Events:
- 8/22 In Person Event | Kaseya + Datto Connect Local: Kansas City, MO
- 8/22 - 8/25 In Person Event | Vision ‘23: Frisco, TX
- 8/23 @ 11:00 am ET | Acronis Academy - Cloud Tech Recertification Series
- 8/25 - 8/26 In Person Event | BigBIG: Hollywood, FL
- 8/24 @ 12:00 pm ET | PitchIT’s Battle Royale - Day 1
MSP Media Network Events:
- 8/20 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 7
- 8/22 @ 7:00 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 6
- 8/23 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 24
- 8/24 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 63 with Kelvin Tegelaar of CyberDrain
- 8/25 @ 12:00 pm ET | Bits and Books Episode 1: Getting Naked
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Teaser
1:02 Intro Banter
5:17 CISA Warns of Critical Citrix ShareFile Flaw Exploited in the Wild
10:53 The Data of 760,000 Discord.io Users Was Put Up for Sale on the Darknet
16:37 New York City Bans TikTok on Government-Issued Devices
Notable Mentions:
22:40 Microsoft Enables Windows Kernel CVE-2023-32019 Fix for Everyone
23:32 What's New in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
24:35 Patch Now: OpenNMS Bug Steals Data, Triggers Denial of Service
25:34 Major U.S. Energy Org Targeted in QR Code Phishing Attack
26:13 AI Roundup: 4 in-demand freelance A.I. jobs
27:41 Community Events
29:31 Sign-off
31:33 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, how Lapsus$ hackers took SIM-Swapping attacks to the next level, The critical art of teaching AI to forget with machine unlearning, and discuss New York’s ‘First-Ever’ cyber strategy.
Story Links:
- Lapsus$ Hackers Took SIM-Swapping Attacks to the Next Level
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lapsus-hackers-took-sim-swapping-attacks-to-the-next-level/
- Machine Unlearning: The Critical Art of Teaching AI To Forget
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/machine-unlearning-the-critical-art-of-teaching-ai-to-forget/
- What’s in New York’s ‘First-Ever’ Cyber Strategy?
- https://www.darkreading.com/edge-articles/whats-in-new-york-first-ever-cyber-strategy
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Exchange Updates Pulled After Breaking Non-English Installs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-exchange-updates-pulled-after-breaking-non-english-installs/
- America’s Original Hacking Supergroup Creates a Free Framework To Improve App Security
- https://www.engadget.com/americas-original-hacking-supergroup-creates-a-free-framework-to-improve-app-security-190043865.html?src=rss
- Syncro Launches New MSP Partner Plan
- https://www.channele2e.com/channel-partners/csps/syncro-launches-new-msp-partner-plan/
- EvilProxy Cyberattack Flood Targets Execs via Microsoft 365
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/evilproxy-cyberattack-flood-execs-microsoft-365
Resource of the Week:
- Backblaze Sees Uptick in 8 and 10TB Drive Failures
- https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/08/03/backblaze-reports-uptick-in-8-and-10tb-disk-drive-failure-rates/
Banter Story:
- Millions of Amazon Packages Will Now Arrive Without Any Packaging At All
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/amazon-trims-packaging-offers-ships-in-own-container/457329
Community Events:
- 8/15 In Person Event | Kaseya + DattoSales & Marketing Series: Detroit, MI
- 8/16 @ 1:00 pm ET | MSP Insiders Presented by Blumira
- 8/15 - 8/17 In Person Event | 7 Figure MSP Live: Chicago, IL
MSP Media Network:
- 8/15 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Aquila Clouds & Sales MaturIT
- 8/15 @ 7:30 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 5
- 8/16 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 23
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:53 Intro Banter
3:26 Lapsus$ Hackers Took SIM-Swapping Attacks to the Next Level
9:38 Machine Unlearning: The Critical Art of Teaching AI To Forget
15:42 What’s in New York’s ‘First-Ever’ Cyber Strategy?
Notable Mentions:
22:30 Microsoft Exchange Updates Pulled After Breaking Non-English Installs
23:19 America’s Original Hacking Supergroup Creates a Free Framework To Improve App Security
24:26 Syncro Launches New MSP Partner Plan
25:25 EvilProxy Cyberattack Flood Targets Execs via Microsoft 365
26:22 Resource of the Week: Backblaze Sees Uptick in 8 and 10TB Drive Failures
27:18 Feedback
27:34 Community Events
29:00 Sign-off
30:51 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
In today’s episode of MSP Dispatch, Intel faces a major CPU design flaw, Zoom confronts AI-driven privacy concerns in its TOS, and Microsoft is accused of neglecting a critical security vulnerability.
Story Links:
- 'Downfall' Bug in Billions of Intel CPUs Reveals Major Design Flaw
- https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/downfall-bug-billions-intel-cpus-design-flaw
- Zoom Addresses Privacy Concerns Raised by AI Data Collection Language in Terms of Service
- https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/zoom-ai-privacy-tos-terms-of-service-data-rcna98665
- https://blog.zoom.us/zooms-term-service-ai/
- Tenable CEO Accuses Microsoft of Negligence in Addressing Security Flaw
- https://cyberscoop.com/tenable-microsoft-negligence-security-flaw/
Notable Mentions:
- FortiOS – Buffer Overflow in Execute Extender Command
- https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-149
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code Flaw Lets Extensions Steal Passwords
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-visual-studio-code-flaw-lets-extensions-steal-passwords/
- Ransomware Victims Surge As Threat Actors Pivot to Zero-Day Exploits
- https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ransomware-victims-surge-as-threat-actors-pivot-to-zero-day-exploits
- Apple Users See Big Mac Attack, Says Accenture
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/accenture-sees-big-mac-attacks
AI Roundup:
- China's internet giants order $5 bln of Nvidia chips to power AI ambitions
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-internet-giants-order-5-bln-nvidia-chips-power-ai-ambitions-ft-2023-08-09/
Banter Topic:
- Voyager 2 Signal Reestablished After NASA ‘Shouted’ Into the Cosmos
- https://bgr.com/science/voyager-2-signal-reestablished-after-nasa-shouted-into-the-cosmos/
Community Events:
- 8/15 In Person Event | Kaseya + DattoSales & Marketing Series: Detroit, MI
- 8/16 @ 1:00 pm ET | MSP Insiders Presented by Blumira
- 8/15 - 8/17 In Person Event | 7 Figure MSP Live: Chicago, IL
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0:00 Teaser
0:52 Intro Banter
5:54 'Downfall' Bug in Billions of Intel CPUs Reveals Major Design Flaw
11:56 Zoom Addresses Privacy Concerns Raised by AI Data Collection Language in Terms of Service
18:09 Tenable CEO Accuses Microsoft of Negligence in Addressing Security Flaw
Notable Mentions:
25:07 FortiOS – Buffer Overflow in Execute Extender Command
25:54 Microsoft Visual Studio Code Flaw Lets Extensions Steal Passwords
26:42 Ransomware Victims Surge As Threat Actors Pivot to Zero-Day Exploits
27:43 Apple Users See Big Mac Attack, Says Accenture
28:44 AI Roundup
30:08 Community Events
31:57 Sign-off
33:40 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, a Salesforce zero-day exploited to phish Facebook credentials, New acoustic attack steals data from keystrokes with 95% accuracy, and an alarm raised over Mozilla VPN: Wonky authorization lets users cause havoc.
Story Links:
- Salesforce Zero-Day Exploited to Phish Facebook Credentials
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/salesforce-zero-day-exploited-phish-facebook-credentials
- New Acoustic Attack Steals Data From Keystrokes With 95% Accuracy
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-acoustic-attack-steals-data-from-keystrokes-with-95-percent-accuracy/
- Alarm Raised Over Mozilla VPN: Wonky Authorization Check Lets Users Cause Havoc (Story Submited by Lolden on the MMN Discord)
- https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/04/mozilla_vpn_linux_flaw/
Notable Mentions:
- Google Gmail Continuously Nagging to Enable Enhanced Safe Browsing
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-gmail-continuously-nagging-to-enable-enhanced-safe-browsing/
- Clop Ransomware Now Uses Torrents to Leak Data and Evade Takedowns
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clop-ransomware-now-uses-torrents-to-leak-data-and-evade-takedowns/
- Microsoft Kills Cortana in Windows as It Focuses on Next-Gen AI
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/08/04/microsoft-kills-cortana-in-windows-as-it-focuses-on-next-gen-ai/
Resource of the Week:
- The MSP Owner's Handbook: SaaSSy Edition
- https://www.amazon.com/MSP-Owners-Handbook-SaaSSy/dp/1646493400/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3U0O88TE3N7UI&keywords=msp+owners+handbook+sassy&qid=1691425333&sprefix=the+msp+han%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1
Banter Story:
- Mark Zuckerberg Is ‘Not Holding My Breath’ for August 26th Fight Date With Elon Musk
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/6/23822230/mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-cage-match-august-26-meta-twitter-x
Community Events:
- 8/9 - 8/10 In Person Event | Channel Pro SMB Summit: Newark, NJ
- 8/9 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
- 8/10 @ 3:00 pm ET | ScalePad Cognition360 Roundtable
MSP Media Network Events:
- 8/6 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 5
- 8/9 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 22
- 8/9 @ 7:00 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 4
- 8/10 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 62 with John Harden of Auvik
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:50 Intro Banter
5:25 Salesforce Zero-Day Exploited to Phish Facebook Credentials
11:44 New Acoustic Attack Steals Data From Keystrokes With 95% Accuracy
17:59 Alarm Raised Over Mozilla VPN: Wonky Authorization Check Lets Users Cause Havoc (Story Submited by Lolden on the MMN Discord)
Notable Mentions:
22:58 Discontinuation of Creative Cloud Synced Files
23:51 Clop Ransomware Now Uses Torrents to Leak Data and Evade Takedowns
24:36 Google Gmail Continuously Nagging to Enable Enhanced Safe Browsing
25:35 Microsoft Kills Cortana in Windows as It Focuses on Next-Gen AI
26:18 Resource of the Week: The MSP Owner's Handbook: SaaSSy Edition
27:12 Community Events
28:39 Sign-off
30:53 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
On today’s MSP Dispatch, we’re live from CompTIA ChannelCon! Ray Orsini hosts a very special interview with Marnie Stockman about The MSP Owner’s Handbook: SaaSSy Edition.
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Story Links:
- The MSP Owner's Handbook: SaaSSy Edition
- https://www.amazon.com/MSP-Owners-Handbook-SaaSSy/dp/1646493400/
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, 70% of companies embrace generative AI but few are committing to more spending, researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm, and ‘FraudGPT’ malicious chatbot now for sale on the dark web.
Story Links:
- 70% of Companies Embrace Generative AI, But Few Commit To More Spending
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/more-than-70-of-companies-are-experimenting-with-generative-ai-but-few-are-willing-to-commit-more-spending/
- Researchers Find Deliberate Backdoor in Police Radio Encryption Algorithm
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/researchers-find-deliberate-backdoor-in-police-radio-encryption-algorithm/
- 'FraudGPT' Malicious Chatbot Now for Sale on Dark Web
- https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/fraudgpt-malicious-chatbot-for-sale-dark-web
Notable Mentions:
- CISA Warns Govt Agencies to Patch Ivanti Bug Exploited in Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-govt-agencies-to-patch-ivanti-bug-exploited-in-attacks/
- KnowBe4 Phishing Test Results Reveal Half of Top Malicious Email Subjects Are HR Related
- https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/knowbe4-phishing-test-results-reveal-half-of-top-malicious-email-subjects-are-hr-related
- Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon Have Launched Their Open-Source Mapping Project
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/26/23808274/meta-microsoft-amazon-overture-open-source-mapping
- Orgs Face Record $4.5M Per Data Breach Incident
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/orgs-record-4.5m-data-breach-incident
Resource of the Week:
- This Free Microsoft App Turns Windows Into Productivity Paradise
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90908256/microsoft-windows-powertoys-best-features?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
Community Events:
- 8/1 - 8/3 In Person Event | ChannelCon 2023: Las Vegas, NV
- 8/3 In Person Event | Kaseya + Datto Connect Local: Doral, FL
- 8/3 In Person Event | Kaseya + Datto Connect Local: Christchurch, New Zealand
- 8/5 - 8/10 In Person Event | Black Hat USA: Las Vegas, NV
MSP Media Network:
- 8/1 @ 7:00 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 3
- 8/4 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Episode Ep. 15 with Kyle Spooner of IntelliComp Technologies
- 8/6 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 6
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:50 Intro Banter
4:53 70% of Companies Embrace Generative AI, But Few Commit To More Spending
11:03 Researchers Find Deliberate Backdoor in Police Radio Encryption Algorithm
16:19 'FraudGPT' Malicious Chatbot Now for Sale on Dark Web
Notable Mentions:
23:11 CISA Warns Govt Agencies to Patch Ivanti Bug Exploited in Attacks
24:39 KnowBe4 Phishing Test Results Reveal Half of Top Malicious Email Subjects Are HR Related
25:52 Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon Have Launched Their Open-Source Mapping Project
26:48 Orgs Face Record $4.5M Per Data Breach Incident
27:47 Resource of the Week: This Free Microsoft App Turns Windows Into Productivity Paradise
28:30 Community Events
30:09 Sign-off
32:43 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Ray Orsini and Tony Francisco
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, breached organizations unwilling to increase security spend despite soaring breach costs, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI join forces to create AI safety forum, and Super admin bug puts 900,000 MikroTik devices at risk.
Story Links:
- Breached Orgs Unwilling to Boost Security Spend Amid Soaring Breach Costs (Story submitted by RunJosh23 on Discord)
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-report-half-of-breached-organizations-unwilling-to-increase-security-spend-despite-soaring-breach-costs-301883346.html
- Google, Microsoft, OpenAI Join Forces to Create AI Safety Forum
- https://www.cnet.com/tech/google-microsoft-openai-join-forces-to-create-ai-safety-forum/#ftag=CAD590a51e
- Super Admin Elevation Bug Puts 900,000 MikroTik Devices at Risk
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/super-admin-elevation-bug-puts-900-000-mikrotik-devices-at-risk/
Notable Mentions:
- Windows 11 KB5028254 Update Fixes VPN Performance Issues, 27 Bugs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5028254-update-fixes-vpn-performance-issues-27-bugs/
- Egnyte Introduces AI for Content Governance and Secure Collaboration
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/egnyte-introduces-ai-content-governance-and-secure-collaboration
- Bing Chat Powered by OpenAI Tech Is Rolling Out to Chrome and Safari
- https://www.engadget.com/bing-chat-powered-by-openai-tech-is-rolling-out-to-chrome-and-safari-035228266.html?src=rss
- Apple fixes new zero-day used in attacks against iPhones, Macs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fixes-new-zero-day-used-in-attacks-against-iphones-macs/
AI Roundup:
- Stability AI releases its latest image-generating model, Stable Diffusion XL 1.0
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/26/stability-ai-releases-its-latest-image-generating-model-stable-diffusion-xl-1-0
Banter Topic:
- 'Absolute Disgrace': British Airways Feeds Customers '1 Piece' of KFC Chicken After Catering Problems
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/british-airways-serves-1-piece-of-kfc-to-hungry-passengers/456464
Community Events:
- 8/1 - 8/3 In Person Event | ChannelCon 2023: Las Vegas, NV
- 8/3 In Person Event | Kaseya + Datto Connect Local: Doral, FL
- 8/3 In Person Event | Kaseya + Datto Connect Local: Christchurch, New Zealand
- 8/5 - 8/10 In Person Event | Black Hat USA: Las Vegas, NV
MSP Media Network Events:
- 7/30 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 5
- 8/1 @ 7:00 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 3
- 8/4 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Episode Ep. 15 with Kyle Spooner of IntelliComp Technologies
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Teaser
1:04 Intro Banter: British Airways Feeds Customers '1 Piece' of KFC Chicken
5:25 Breached Orgs Unwilling to Boost Security Spend Amid Soaring Breach Costs
10:38 Google, Microsoft, OpenAI Join Forces to Create AI Safety Forum
16:08 Super Admin Elevation Bug Puts 900,000 MikroTik Devices at Risk
Notable Mentions:
23:56 Windows 11 KB5028254 Update Fixes VPN Performance Issues, 27 Bugs
24:57 Egnyte Introduces AI for Content Governance and Secure Collaboration
25:54 Bing Chat Powered by OpenAI Tech Is Rolling Out to Chrome and Safari
26:55 Apple fixes new zero-day used in attacks against iPhones, Macs
AI Roundup:
28:31 Stability AI releases its latest image-generating model, Stable Diffusion XL 1.0
30:28 Community Events
31:31 Sign-off
33:40 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, BGP software vulnerabilities under the microscope in black hat session, how the recent Microsoft 365 break risk widened to millions of Azure AD apps and Twitter rebranding to ‘X’.
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Story Links:
- BGP Software Vulnerabilities Under the Microscope in Black Hat Session
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/bgp-software-vulnerabilities-under-the-microscope-in-black-hat-session
- Microsoft 365 Breach Risk Widens to Millions of Azure AD Apps
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/microsoft-365-breach-risk-widens-millions-of-azure-ad-apps
- Twitter Rebrands to ‘X’
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/24/twitter-has-officially-changed-its-logo-to-x/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 Phishing Protection With New Features
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-enhances-windows-11-phishing-protection-with-new-features/
- ChatGPT’s Android App Arrives in the Last Week of July
- https://www.engadget.com/chatgpts-android-app-arrives-in-the-last-week-of-july-075639727.html?src=rss
- Cork Cyber Warranty Program Early Access Hits Full Capacity in 3 Weeks
- https://www.channele2e.com/channel-partners/cork-cyber-warranty-program-early-access-hits-full-capacity-in-3-weeks/
- Over 15K Citrix Servers Vulnerable to CVE-2023-3519 RCE Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-15k-citrix-servers-vulnerable-to-cve-2023-3519-rce-attacks/
Resource of the Week:
- Cyber Insurance Tips and Tricks
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cyber-insurance-tips-and-tricks
Banter Story:
- Redditors Troll an AI Content Farm Into Covering a Fake ‘WoW’ Feature
- https://www.engadget.com/redditors-troll-an-ai-content-farm-into-covering-a-fake-wow-feature-145006066.html?src=rss
Community Events:
- 7/26 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better Everything MSP Discussion
- 7/26 In Person Event | Next Gen MSP Local: Indianapolis, IN
- 7/27 In Person Event | MSP Rescue East Coast: Princeton, NJ
- 7/27 - 7/28 In Person Event | SMB Tech Fest Q3: Anaheim, CA
- 7/28 @ 3:00 pm ET | ScalePad Cognition360 Roundtable
MSP Media Network Events:
- 7/25 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: DataStream & Grokstream
- 7/25 @ 7:00 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 2
- 7/26 @ 1:00 pm ET | MSP Dispatch Special Reort - Mergers and Acquisitions: An Employees Insider Perspective
- 7/27 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: DefensX & MSP Camp
- 7/27 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 62 with John Harden of Auvik
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
1:02 Intro Banter
4:51 BGP Software Vulnerabilities Under the Microscope in Black Hat Session
12:13 A Microsoft 365 Breach Risk Widens to Millions of Azure AD Apps
19:35 Twitter Rebrands to ‘X’
Notable Mentions:
26:58 Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 Phishing Protection With New Features
27:46 ChatGPT’s Android App Arrives in the Last Week of July
Resource of the week:
28:45 Cyber Insurance Tips and Tricks
29:17 Community Events
30:49 Sign-off
32:41 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, cybersecurity firm Sophos impersonated by new Sophos Encrypt ransomware, a common typo causes millions of emails intended for members of the US military to be sent to accounts in Mali, and Apple is testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot.
Story Links:
- Cybersecurity Firm Sophos Impersonated by New SophosEncrypt Ransomware
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cybersecurity-firm-sophos-impersonated-by-new-sophosencrypt-ransomware/
- Common Typo Causes Millions of Emails Intended for Members of the US Military to Be Sent to Accounts in Mali (Suggested by Nullzilla on Discord)
- https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/17/politics/email-typos-mali-military-emails/index.html
- Apple Is Testing a ChatGPT-like AI Chatbot
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/19/apple-is-testing-chatgpt-like-ai-chatbot/
Notable Mentions:
- IT Worker Jailed for Impersonating Ransomware Gang to Extort Employer (Suggested by Ray J.D. on Discord and Follow Up from 5/30/23 MSP Dispatch episode)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/it-worker-jailed-for-impersonating-ransomware-gang-to-extort-employer/amp/
- Microsoft Relents, Offers Free Critical Logging to All 365 Customers
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/microsoft-relents-offers-free-key-logging-365-customers
- Meta Lets Loose Second Generation of Llama AI Models
- https://www.infoworld.com/article/3702732/meta-lets-loose-second-generation-of-llama-ai-models.html#tk.rss_all
- Microsoft Will Charge Businesses $30 per User for Its 365 AI Copilot
- https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-will-charge-businesses-30-per-user-for-its-365-ai-copilot-153042654.html?src=rss
Resource of the week:
- CISA Shares Free Tools to Help Secure Data in the Cloud
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-shares-free-tools-to-help-secure-data-in-the-cloud/
Community Events:
- 7/26 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better Everything MSP Discussion
- 7/26 In Person Event | Next Gen MSP Local: Indianapolis, IN
- 7/27 - 7/28 In Person Event | SMB Tech Fest Q3: Anaheim, CA
MSP Media Network:
- 7/23 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 4
- 7/25 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: DataStream & Grokstream
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Teaser
1:06 Intro Banter
5:09 Cybersecurity Firm Sophos Impersonated by New SophosEncrypt Ransomware
10:25 Common Typo Causes Millions of Emails Intended for Members of the US Military to Be Sent to Accounts in Mali
16:13 Apple Is Testing a ChatGPT-like AI Chatbot
Notable Mentions:
21:35 Meta Lets Loose Second Generation of Llama AI Models
22:28 Microsoft Will Charge Businesses $30 per User for Its 365 AI Copilot
Resource of the week:
23:22 CISA Shares Free Tools to Help Secure Data in the Cloud
23:54 Community Events
25:15 Sign-off
28:16 Outtakes
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring guest host Phil Buck we cover how Rogue Azure AD Guests Can Steal Data via Power Apps, FTC Reportedly Looking Into OpenAI Over ‘Reputational Harm’ Caused by ChatGPT, and should Reddit communities shift to Discord?
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Story Links:
- Rogue Azure AD Guests Can Steal Data via Power Apps (Story suggested by David Szpunar on Discord)
- https://www.darkreading.com/black-hat/azure-ad-guests-steal-data-microsoft-power-apps
- FTC Reportedly Looking Into OpenAI Over ‘Reputational Harm’ Caused by ChatGPT
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/13/ftc-reportedly-looking-into-openai-over-reputational-harm-caused-by-chatgpt/
- One of Reddit’s Biggest Communities Is Suggesting Users Move to Discord
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/13/23794110/reddit-male-fashion-advice-protest-discord-substack
Notable Mentions:
- Google Drops Two New Big AI Announcements: A Better Bard and New NotebookLM Service
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/google-drops-two-new-big-ai-announcements-a-better-bard-and-new-notebooklm-service/
- Instagram Threads now has one-fifth the weekly active user base of Twitter
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/16/instagram-threads-now-has-one-fifth-the-weekly-active-user-base-of-twitter/
- White House Fills in Details of National Cybersecurity Strategy
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/white-house-releases-implementation-plan-for-cybersecurity-strategy
- Windows 11 23H2 Coming This Fall as a Small Enablement Package
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-23h2-coming-this-fall-as-a-small-enablement-package
Resource of the week:
- Maximizing Vendor Relationships Presented by Huntress
- https://www.huntress.com/partnerpanel
Community Events:
- 7/19 In Person Event | IoTSSA Cybersecurity Expo: Milwaukee, WI
- 7/20 @ 12:00 pm ET | Channel Engage: Compliance & Cyber Insurance
- 7/20 In Person Event | The MSP Revenue Generator: Parsippany, NJ
MSP Media Network Events:
- 7/18 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT 2023 Vendor Spotlight: Thread & Compliance Risk
- 7/18 @ 7:00 pm ET | Wins and Losses Episode 1
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
1:03 Intro Banter
4:34 Rogue Azure AD Guests Can Steal Data via Power Apps
9:52 FTC Reportedly Looking Into OpenAI Over ‘Reputational Harm’ Caused by ChatGPT
16:08 One of Reddit’s Biggest Communities Is Suggesting Users Move to Discord
Notable Mentions:
21:26 Google Drops Two New Big AI Announcements: A Better Bard and New NotebookLM Service
22:31 Instagram Threads now has one-fifth the weekly active user base of Twitter
23:50 White House Fills in Details of National Cybersecurity Strategy
24:23 Windows 11 23H2 Coming This Fall as a Small Enablement Package
Resource of the week:
25:16 Maximizing Vendor Relationships Presented by Huntress
25:59 Community Events
27:20 Sign-off
30:10 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Chinese APT cracks Microsoft Outlook emails at 25 government agencies, Fortinet warns of critical RCE flaw in FortiOS, FortiProxy Devices, and USB drive malware attacks spiking again in the first half of 2023.
Story Links:
- Chinese APT Cracks Microsoft Outlook Emails at 25 Government Agencies (Story suggested by David Szpunar on the MMN Discord)
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/chinese-apt-cracks-microsoft-outlook-emails-government-agencies
- Fortinet Warns of Critical RCE Flaw in FortiOS, FortiProxy Devices
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-rce-flaw-in-fortios-fortiproxy-devices/
- USB Drive Malware Attacks Spiking Again in First Half of 2023
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usb-drive-malware-attacks-spiking-again-in-first-half-of-2023/
- Janet Jackson had the power to crash laptop computers
- https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20220816-00/?p=106994
Notable Mentions:
- Critical VMware Bug Exploit Code Released Into the Wild
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/critical-vmware-bug-exploit-code-released
- Apple Releases Emergency Update to Fix Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-releases-emergency-update-to-fix-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks/
AI Roundup:
- CEO Fires 90 Percent of Support Staff, Saying AI Outperforms Them
- https://futurism.com/the-byte/ceo-fires-90-percent-support-staff-ai
Banter Story:
- Chipotle’s Guacamole Robot Is Cursed to Peel and Core Avocados for Eternity
- https://www.engadget.com/chipotles-guacamole-robot-is-cursed-to-peel-and-core-avocados-for-eternity-174027901.html
Community Events:
- 7/17 In Person Event | Fantastic Forum Live Academy: Fort Worth, TX
- 7/18 @ 8:00 am ET | Cybersecurity Summit: Next Gen Now
- 7/18 In Person Event | Kaseya+Datto Connect Local: Boston, MA
MSP Media Network Events:
- 7/16 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Episode 3.
- 7/18 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT 2023 Vendor Spotlight: Thread & Compliance Risk
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
1:09 Banter Story: Chipotle’s Guacamole Robot Is Cursed to Peel and Core Avocados for Eternity
3:10 Chinese APT Cracks Microsoft Outlook Emails at 25 Government Agencies
8:02 Fortinet Warns of Critical RCE Flaw in FortiOS, FortiProxy Devices
14:26 USB Drive Malware Attacks Spiking Again in First Half of 2023
Notable Mentions:
19:48 Critical VMware Bug Exploit Code Released Into the Wild
20:24 Apple Releases Emergency Update to Fix Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks
AI Roundup:
21:23 CEO Fires 90 Percent of Support Staff, Saying AI Outperforms Them
22:48 Community Events
24:09 Sign-off
26:26 Outtakes
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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, a new MOVEit transfer critical data-theft bug, CISOs find “Business As Usual” in the 2023 Voice of CISO Report, and how Threads’ privacy policy compares to Twitter’s.
Story Links:
- MOVEit Transfer Faces Another Critical Data-Theft Bug
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/moveit-transfer-another-critical-data-theft-bug
- CISOs Find 'Business as Usual' Shows the Harsh Realities of Cyber-Risk
- https://www.darkreading.com/risk/cisos-find-business-as-usual-shows-the-harsh-realities-of-cyber-risk
- How Threads’ Privacy Policy Compares to Twitter’s
- https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/how-threads-privacy-policy-compares-to-twitters-and-its-rivals/
Notable Mentions:
- Barracuda Working On Fix for Ongoing Email Gateway Login Issues
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barracuda-working-on-fix-for-ongoing-email-gateway-login-issues/
- Threads Hits 100 Million Users in Just 5 Days, Toppling Record Set by ChatGPT
- https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/10/threads-x-100-million/
- CISA Warns Govt Agencies to Patch Actively Exploited Android Driver
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-govt-agencies-to-patch-actively-exploited-android-driver/
- Apps With 1.5M Installs on Google Play Send Your Data to China
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apps-with-15m-installs-on-google-play-send-your-data-to-china/
Resource of the Week:
- What’s New in Microsoft 365 | June 2023
- https://tminus365.com/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-june-2023/
Community Events:
- 7/11 @ 1:00 pm ET | Closing The Deal: Mastering Persistence & Expectations Presented by Everything MSP and OITVOIP
- 7/12 - 7/13 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Columbus, OH
- 7/13 - 7/14 In Person Event | TMT Producers Club Q3: Franklin, TN
MSP Media Network:
- 7/13 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT Vendor Spotlight: Telivy & MPS Toolbox
- 7/13 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Ep. 61 with Ricky Cecchini of CloudRadial
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
1:03 Intro Banter
4:41 MOVEit Transfer Faces Another Critical Data-Theft Bug
10:51 CISOs Find 'Business as Usual' Shows the Harsh Realities of Cyber-Risk
16:35 How Threads’ Privacy Policy Compares to Twitter’s
Notable Mentions:
23:11 Barracuda Working On Fix for Ongoing Email Gateway Login Issues
23:59 Threads Hits 100 Million Users in Just 5 Days, Toppling Record Set by ChatGPT
24:46 CISA Warns Govt Agencies to Patch Actively Exploited Android Driver
25:36 Apps With 1.5M Installs on Google Play Send Your Data to China
Resource of the Week:
26:20 What’s New in Microsoft 365 | June 2023
26:51 Community Events
28:15 Sign-off
31:29 Outtakes
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In today’s MSP Dispatch Special Report, we speak with Megan Killion of MKC Agency about the importance of Ethical Marketing.
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- https://mkcagency.com/
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover how Experts Found Hundreds Of Devices Within Federal Networks Having Internet-exposed Management Interfaces, Microsoft Wants to Move Windows Fully to the Cloud and The Damaging Results of the Mandated Return to Office.
Story Links:
- Experts Found Hundreds Of Devices Within Federal Networks Having Internet-exposed Management Interfaces (Story suggested by Wayne R. Selk of CompTIA ISAO)
- https://securityaffairs.com/147876/hacking/fceb-internet-exposed-management-interfaces.html
- Microsoft Wants to Move Windows Fully to the Cloud
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/27/23775117/microsoft-windows-11-cloud-consumer-strategy
- The Damaging Results of the Mandated Return to Office
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/the-damaging-results-of-the-mandated-return-to-office-is/454043
Notable Mentions:
- EncroChat Takedown Led to 6,500 Arrests and $979 Million Seized
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/encrochat-takedown-led-to-6-500-arrests-and-979-million-seized/
- Windows 10 KB5027293 Update Released With 3 New Features, 14 Changes
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5027293-update-released-with-3-new-features-14-changes/
- Microsoft Sysmon Now Detects When Executables Files Are Created
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-sysmon-now-detects-when-executables-files-are-created/
- New Mockingjay Process Injection Technique Evades EDR Detection
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mockingjay-process-injection-technique-evades-edr-detection/
AI Roundup:
- ChatGPT maker OpenAI faces a lawsuit over how it used people’s data
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/28/openai-chatgpt-lawsuit-class-action/
Banter Story:
- Elon Musk's Mommy Says He's Not Allowed To Cage Fight Mark Zuckerberg
- https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-mom-not-allowed-fight-mark-zuckerberg
Community Events:
- 6/30 @ 12:00 pm ET | Channel Engage: June Presented by The Channel Program
- 7/5 @ 1:00 pm ET | Benchmark Presentation Presented by Senteon
- 7/6 @ 11:00 am ET | How to Add Over 100k Annual Profit Without Finding a Single New Client Presented by Zomentum
MSP Media Network:
- 7/2 @ 7:00 pm ET | MSP Community Live Ep. 1
- 7/3 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Special Report: Ethical Marketing with Megan Killion of MKC Agency
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
1:12 Banter: MSP Community Live and Elon Musk's Mommy Says He's Not Allowed To Cage Fight Mark Zuckerberg
5:16 Experts Found Hundreds Of Devices Within Federal Networks Having Internet-exposed Management Interfaces
11:05 Microsoft Wants to Move Windows Fully to the Cloud
18:10 The Damaging Results of the Mandated Return to Office
Notable Mentions:
23:48 EncroChat Takedown Led to 6,500 Arrests and $979 Million Seized
24:45 Windows 10 KB5027293 Update Released With 3 New Features, 14 Changes
25:27 Microsoft Sysmon Now Detects When Executables Files Are Created
26:30 New Mockingjay Process Injection Technique Evades EDR Detection
27:16 AI Roundup: ChatGPT maker OpenAI faces a lawsuit over how it used people’s data
29:15 Feedback
29:29 Community Events
30:56 Sign-off
34:08 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Microsoft Teams attack skips the phish to deliver malware directly, LastPass users furious after being locked out due to MFA resets, and IBM Acquires Apptio from Vista for $4.6B in cash to double down on hybrid Cloud services.
Story Links:
- Microsoft Teams Attack Skips the Phish to Deliver Malware Directly
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/microsoft-teams-attack-phish-deliver-malware-directly
- LastPass Users Furious After Being Locked Out Due to MFA Resets
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lastpass-users-furious-after-being-locked-out-due-to-mfa-resets/
- IBM Acquires Apptio From Vista for $4.6B in Cash to Double Down on Hybrid Cloud Services
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/26/ibm-acquires-apptio-from-vista-for-4-6b-in-cash-to-double-down-on-hybrid-cloud-services/
- Diversity Report Q1 2023 by The Business of Tech
- https://www.businessof.tech/diversity-report/
Notable Mentions:
- Windows 11 Preview Adds Better Passkey Support, Rolls Back File Explorer Changes
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/windows-11-preview-adds-better-passkey-support-rolls-back-file-explorer-changes/
- CISA Orders Agencies to Patch iPhone Bugs Abused in Spyware Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-agencies-to-patch-iphone-bugs-abused-in-spyware-attacks/
- Azure AD ‘Log in With Microsoft’ Authentication Bypass Affects Thousands
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/azure-ad-log-in-with-microsoft-authentication-bypass-affects-thousands
- Millions of GitHub Repositories Vulnerable to RepoJacking: Report
- https://www.csoonline.com/article/3700849/millions-of-github-repositories-vulnerable-to-repojacking-report.html#tk.rss_all
Resource of the week:
- NSA Shares Tips on Blocking BlackLotus UEFI Malware Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-shares-tips-on-blocking-blacklotus-uefi-malware-attacks/
Banter Story:
- Mark Zuckerberg Is Ready to Fight Elon Musk in a Cage Match
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/21/23769263/mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-fight-cage-match-worldstar
Community Events:
- 6/26 - 6/28 In Person Event | Kaseya/DattoCon Europe: Dublin, Ireland
- 6/29 @ 1:00 pm ET | Cyber Insurance Masterclass: A Winning Strategy: The Business Review Presented by Huntress
- 6/29 - 6/30 In Person Event | Millionaire Mastermind Peer Groups Q2
MSP Media Network Events:
- 6/29 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT 2023 Vendor Spotlight: Symoda & Phalanx
- 6/29 @ 6:30 PM ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 61 with Ricky Cecchini of CloudRadial
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:51 Mark Zuckerberg Is Ready to Fight Elon Musk in a Cage Match
7:38 Microsoft Teams Attack Skips the Phish to Deliver Malware Directly
13:00 LastPass Users Furious After Being Locked Out Due to MFA Resets
18:55 IBM Acquires Apptio From Vista for $4.6B in Cash to Double Down on Hybrid Cloud Services
Notable Mentions:
24:31 Windows 11 Preview Adds Better Passkey Support, Rolls Back File Explorer Changes
25:25 CISA Orders Agencies to Patch iPhone Bugs Abused in Spyware Attacks
26:22 Azure AD ‘Log in With Microsoft’ Authentication Bypass Affects Thousands
27:18 Millions of GitHub Repositories Vulnerable to RepoJacking
Resource of the week:
28:21 NSA Shares Tips on Blocking BlackLotus UEFI Malware Attacks
28:55 Feedback
29:11 Community Events
30:34 Sign-off
33:06 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover how over 100,000 ChatGPT accounts were stolen via info-stealing malware, Kaseya/Datto training update, and how Microsoft expects to build a quantum supercomputer in 10 years.
Story Links:
- Over 100,000 ChatGPT Accounts Stolen via Info-Stealing Malware
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-100-000-chatgpt-accounts-stolen-via-info-stealing-malware/
- Kaseya/Datto Training Update
- https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/14a9lu1/comment/joypq28/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
- Microsoft Expects to Build a Quantum Supercomputer Within 10 Years
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/21/microsoft-expects-to-build-a-quantum-supercomputer-within-10-years/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwehaROAXM
Notable Mentions:
- ASUS Urges Customers to Patch Critical Router Vulnerabilities
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-urges-customers-to-patch-critical-router-vulnerabilities/
- UPS Discloses Data Breach After Exposed Customer Info Used in SMS Phishing
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ups-discloses-data-breach-after-exposed-customer-info-used-in-sms-phishing/
AI Roundup:
- Ironscales Adds AI Assistant to Suss Out Phishing Attempts
- https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/ironscales-adds-ai-assistant-to-suss-out-phishing-attempts
Community Events:
- 6/26 - 6/28 In Person Event | Kaseya/DattoCon Europe: Dublin, Ireland
- 6/29 @ 1:00 pm ET | Cyber Insurance Masterclass: A Winning Strategy: The Business Review Presented by Huntress
- 6/29 - 6/30 In Person Event | Millionaire Mastermind Peer Groups Q2
MSP Media Network Events:
- 6/23 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT 2023 Vendor Spotlight: HacWare & vCIOToolbox
- 6/29 @ 6:30 PM ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 61 with Ricky Cecchini of CloudRadial
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:50 Intro Banter
4:31 Over 100,000 ChatGPT Accounts Stolen via Info-Stealing Malware
9:50 Kaseya/Datto Training Update
15:28 Microsoft Expects to Build a Quantum Supercomputer Within 10 Years
Notable Mentions:
20:40 ASUS Urges Customers to Patch Critical Router Vulnerabilities
21:38 UPS Discloses Data Breach After Exposed Customer Info Used in SMS Phishing
22:30 AI Roundup: Ironscales Adds AI Assistant to Suss Out Phishing Attempts
23:57 Community Events
25:21 Sign-off
28:02 Outtakes
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch, our team reports on the impact of the MOVEit vulnerability - including the exposure of the data of millions of drivers license holders in Lousiana, the winding down of Google Domains, and the public preview of Microsoft's Win32 App Isolation.
Banter Story:
- Gen Xers and older millennials really just want to go back in time to before the internet existed
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90909279/gen-xers-and-older-millennials-really-just-want-to-go-back-in-time-to-before-the-internet-existed
Story Links:
- Every Louisiana Driver’s License Holder Exposed in Colossal Cyber-Attack
- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/16/louisiana-drivers-license-hack-cyber-attack
- Freeze Your Credit:
- Equifax: https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze/
- Experian: https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html
- Transunion: https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze
- Google Domains is Shutting Down - Just 14 Months After GA
- https://www.thestack.technology/google-domains-is-shutting-down/
- Public Preview: Improve Win32 App Security via App Isolation
- https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2023/06/14/public-preview-improve-win32-app-security-via-app-isolation/
Notable Mentions:
- Apple Is Taking on Apples in a Truly Weird Trademark Battle
- https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/apple-wants-image-rights-of-apples-in-switzerland/story
- Ubiquiti is Pausing the Early Access Hardware Program
- https://community.ui.com/questions/Pausing-the-Early-Access-Hardware-Program/c248b275-42a7-4fa0-834b-47822db9cdf6
- Google Gets Go-Ahead To Build 153-Acre Bay Area Neighborhood by Headquarters
- https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/google-mountain-view-development-headquarters-18156676.php
- HaloPSA – In for the Long Haul
- https://halopsa.com/thehaloway/
Resource of the Week:
- The MSP KB
- https://docs.themspkb.com/
Community Events:
- 6/20 - 6/22 In Person Event | HPE Discover: Las Vegas, NV
- 6/21 - 6/22 In Person Event | ASCII Edge: St. Petersburg, FL
- 6/22 @ 1:00 pm ET | Cyber Insurance Masterclass: Smooth Talking: Tackling Objections Presented by Huntress
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0:00 Teaser
0:50 Intro Banter
4:42 Every Louisiana Driver’s License Holder Exposed in Colossal Cyber-Attack
10:52 Google Domains is Shutting Down - Just 14 Months After GA
16:27 Public Preview: Improve Win32 App Security via App Isolation
22:01 Apple Is Taking on Apples in a Truly Weird Trademark Battle
23:06 Ubiquiti is Pausing the Early Access Hardware Program
23:49 Google Gets Go-Ahead To Build 153-Acre Bay Area Neighborhood by Headquarters
24:43 HaloPSA – In for the Long Haul
25:30 Resource of the Week: The MSP KB
26:15 Community Events
27:40 Sign-off
31:51 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover how researchers reported the first instance of automated SaaS ransomware extortion, Fake Zero-Day PoC exploits on GitHub push Windows & Linux malware, and Cyber Insurance Premiums Surge by 50% as Ransomware Attacks Increase.
Story Links:
- Researchers Report First Instance of Automated SaaS Ransomware Extortion
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/researchers-report-first-instance-of-automated-saas-ransomware-extortion
- Fake Zero-Day PoC Exploits on GitHub Push Windows, Linux Malware
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-zero-day-poc-exploits-on-github-push-windows-linux-malware/
- Cyber Insurance Premiums Surge by 50% as Ransomware Attacks Increase
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-14/cyber-insurance-premiums-surge-by-50-amid-ransomware-attacks?leadSource=uverify%20wall#xj4y7vzkg
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft June 2023 Patch Tuesday Fixes 78 Flaws, 38 RCE Bugs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-june-2023-patch-tuesday-fixes-78-flaws-38-rce-bugs/
- Reddit CEO Assures Employees That API Pricing Protests Haven’t Hurt Revenue
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/reddit-ceo-assures-employees-that-api-protests-havent-hurt-revenue/
- Massive Phishing Campaign Uses 6,000 Sites To Impersonate 100 Brands
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-phishing-campaign-uses-6-000-sites-to-impersonate-100-brands/
- Canva Announces Developers Platform and a $50M Fund for App Development
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/canva-announces-developers-platform-and-a-50m-fund-for-app-development/
AI Roundup:
- Europeans Take a Major Step Toward Regulating A.I.
- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/technology/europe-ai-regulation.html
Banter Story:
- Twitter Is Being Evicted From Its Boulder Office Over Unpaid Rent
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/14/twitter-is-being-evicted-from-its-boulder-office-over-unpaid-rent/
Community Events:
- 6/20 - 6/22 In Person Event | HPE Discover: Las Vegas, NV
- 6/21-6/22 In Person Event | ASCII Edge: St. Petersburg, FL
- 6/22 @ 1:00 pm ET | Cyber Insurance Masterclass: Smooth Talking: Tackling Objections Presented by Huntress
MSP Media Network Events:
- 6/21 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Are You Running a Bank or an MSP?
- 6/23 @ 1:00 pm ET | PitchIT 2023 Vendor Spotlight: vCIO Toolbox & Hacware
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:51 Intro Banter
2:32 Researchers Report First Instance of Automated SaaS Ransomware Extortion
7:59 Fake Zero-Day PoC Exploits on GitHub Push Windows, Linux Malware
12:46 Cyber Insurance Premiums Surge by 50% as Ransomware Attacks Increase
22:27 Microsoft June 2023 Patch Tuesday Fixes 78 Flaws, 38 RCE Bugs
23:18 Reddit CEO Assures Employees That API Pricing Protests Haven’t Hurt Revenue
24:23 Massive Phishing Campaign Uses 6,000 Sites To Impersonate 100 Brands
25:34 Canva Announces Developers Platform and a $50M Fund for App Development
26:27 AI Roundup: Europeans Take a Major Step Toward Regulating A.I.
28:27 Community Events
29:57 Sign-off
31:31 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest John Hammond of Huntress, we touch on, More Vulnerabilities Found in MOVEit File Transfer Software, Fortinet Fixes Critical RCE Flaw in Fortigate SSL-VPN Devices and Reddit Communities Go Dark in Protest at Changes
Story Links:
- More Vulnerabilities Found in MOVEit File Transfer Software
- https://www.theregister.com/2023/06/12/security_in_brief/
- Fortinet Fixes Critical RCE Flaw in Fortigate SSL-VPN Devices (Story submitted by viewer, David Szpunar)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-fixes-critical-rce-flaw-in-fortigate-ssl-vpn-devices-patch-now/
- Reddit Communities Go Dark in Protest at Changes
- https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65877280
- Robot Can Rip the Data Out of RAM Chips With Chilling Technology (Story submitted by viewer, David Szpunar)
- https://www.theregister.com/2023/06/09/cold_boot_ram_theft/
- Netflix Adds Over 200,000 New Subscribers After Password-Sharing Crackdown
- https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/netflix-adds-more-than-200000-new-subscribers-after-password-sharing-crackdown/#ftag=CAD590a51e
- Salesforce Pledges to Invest $500M in Generative AI Startups
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/12/salesforce-pledges-to-invest-500m-in-generative-ai-startups/
- Barracuda Email Security Gateway Appliance (ESG) Vulnerability
- https://www.barracuda.com/company/legal/esg-vulnerability
Resource of the week:
- Huntress GDAP Webinar
- https://www.huntress.com/resources/webinar/understanding-the-operational-impact-of-gdap
Banter Story:
- Orange Skies Are the Future. Prepare Yourself. (Story submitted by viewer, Bill Osborne)
- https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/wildfire-smoke-exposure-protection-tips
Community Events:
- 6/13 - 6/14 In Person | The Ultimate IT Growth Conference: Orlando, FL
- 6/13 - 6/14 In Person Event | Channel Partners Europe: London, UK
- 6/15 @ 1:00 pm ET | Cyber Insurance Masterclass: Closing the Gap: Is My Stack Insurance Ready? Presented by Huntress
MSP Media Network Events:
- 6/12 @ 1:00pm ET | PitchIT 2023 Vendor Spotlight: Monjur & Nodeware
- 6/16 @ 10:00am ET | PitchIT 2023 Vendor Spotlight: Orpheus Cyber & ScalableMSP
- inoxMSP & BizzityTuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:54 Intro Banter
3:00 More Vulnerabilities Found in MOVEit File Transfer Software
11:08 Fortinet Fixes Critical RCE Flaw in Fortigate SSL-VPN Devices
16:33 Reddit Communities Go Dark in Protest at Changes
24:08 Robot Can Rip the Data Out of RAM Chips With Chilling Technology
25:07 Netflix Adds Over 200,000 New Subscribers After Password-Sharing Crackdown
26:12 Salesforce Pledges to Invest $500M in Generative AI Startups
27:08 Barracuda Email Security Gateway Appliance (ESG) Vulnerability
28:00 Resource of the Week
28:30 Community Events
29:55 Sign-off
32:44 Outtakes
On this MSP Dispatch Special Report, we're live from IT Nation Secure talking to Ethan Tancredi and Joshua Lambert of Huntress to discuss their upcoming webinar on the implementation of GDAP. Register your spot today at https://www.huntress.com/resources/webinar/understanding-the-operational-impact-of-gdap
Join Huntress on Wednesday, June 14 at 1pm ET, for an in-depth discussion as Microsoft MVP Kelvin Tegelaar, Huntress' Dave Kleinatland, and Josh Lambert provide a breakdown of GDAP and how to navigate this new security control.
By attending this webinar, you will be fully armed to set up GDAP for success and get the control you need.
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On today’s MSP Dispatch, we’re unpacking the recently discovered bug in Progress’s MOVEit FTP software, the rise of AI “Sextortion,” and the upcoming price hike on Reddit’s API and the controversy and fallout that’s resulted.
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
Story Links:
- Mass Exploitation of Zero-Day Bug in MOVEit File Transfer Underway
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/mass-exploitation-0-day-bug-imoveit-file-transfer-underway
- Sextortionists Are Making AI Nudes From Your Social Media Images
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortionists-are-making-ai-nudes-from-your-social-media-images/
- Reddit Insists on Being “Fairly Paid” Amid API Price Protest plans, Layoffs
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/06/reddit-insists-on-being-fairly-paid-amid-api-price-protest-plans-layoffs/
Notable Mentions:
- 60K+ Android Apps Have Delivered Adware Undetected for Months
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/60k-android-apps-adware-undetected-months
- Microsoft Preps $425M Payment for LinkedIn GDPR Violations
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/microsoft-425m-payment-linkedin-gdpr-violations
- Easily Exploitable Microsoft Visual Studio Bug Opens Developers to Takeover
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/researchers-warn-of-easily-exploitable-spoofing-bug-in-visual-studio
- Cisco Fixes AnyConnect Bug Giving Windows SYSTEM Privileges
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-fixes-anyconnect-bug-giving-windows-system-privileges/
AI Roundup:
- Runway's Powerful Gen-2 Text-to-Video Tool Now Available to Everyone for Free
- https://www.tomshardware.com/news/runway-gen-2-text-to-video-available-to-all
Community Events:
- 6/9 @ 12:00pm ET | Channel Engage June Presented by The Channel Program
- 6/13 - 6/14 In Person | The Ultimate IT Growth Conference: Orlando, FL
- 6/15 @ 1:00pm ET | Cyber Insurance Masterclass: Closing the Gap: Is My Stack Insurance Ready? Presented by Huntress
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0:00 Teaser
0:56 Intro Banter
4:36 Mass Exploitation of Zero-Day Bug in MOVEit File Transfer Underway
10:13 Sextortionists Are Making AI Nudes From Your Social Media Images
15:34 Reddit Insists on Being “Fairly Paid” Amid API Price Protest plans, Layoffs
21:48 60K+ Android Apps Have Delivered Adware Undetected for Months
22:53 Microsoft Preps $425M Payment for LinkedIn GDPR Violations
23:50 Easily Exploitable Microsoft Visual Studio Bug Opens Developers to Takeover
24:52 Cisco Fixes AnyConnect Bug Giving Windows SYSTEM Privileges
25:52 AI Roundup: Runway's Powerful Gen-2 Text-to-Video Tool Now Available to Everyone for Free
27:52 Community Events
29:18 Sign-off
32:16 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
On today’s episode guest hosts Phil Buck and Matthew Fox discuss Google’s trial run of Passwordless logins, tech industry getting a shot in the arm thanks to ChatGPT and generative AI, and how hackers are taking credit card skimming schemes online.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
Story Links:
- Google Trials Passwordless Login Across Workspace and Cloud Accounts
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/5/23749180/google-workspace-cloud-passkey-support-password-2fa-fido-security-phishing
- The Tech Industry Was Deflating. Then Came ChatGPT.
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/the-tech-industry-was-deflating-then-came-chatgpt/ar-AA1c6uF6
- Hackers Hijack Legitimate Sites To Host Credit Card Stealer Scripts
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-legitimate-sites-to-host-credit-card-stealer-scripts/
Notable Mentions:
- Google’s AI-Powered Search Experience is Way Too Slow
- https://www.theverge.com/23746083/google-ai-search-generative-experience-slow
- Microsoft Is Finally Putting Cortana for Windows Out of Its Misery
- https://www.androidauthority.com/microsoft-kill-cortana-windows-3331248/
- Massive Free VPN Data Breach Exposes 360M Records
- https://www.foxnews.com/tech/massive-free-vpn-data-breach-exposes-360-million-records
Resource of the Week:
- ITX 2023 - NinjaOne
- https://www.ninjaone.com/itx-2023/
Community Events:
- 6/7 - 6/8 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Summit: San Jose, CA
- 6/8 In Person Event | Kaseya + Datto Connect IT Local: Toronto
- 6/9 @ 12:00pm ET | Channel Engage June Presented by The Channel Program
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0:00 Teaser
0:54 Intro Banter
3:34 Google Trials Passwordless Login Across Workspace and Cloud Accounts
8:44 The Tech Industry Was Deflating. Then Came ChatGPT.
15:12 Hackers Hijack Legitimate Sites To Host Credit Card Stealer Scripts
21:17 Google’s AI-Powered Search Experience is Way Too Slow
22:04 Microsoft Is Finally Putting Cortana for Windows Out of Its Misery
22:39 Massive Free VPN Data Breach Exposes 360M Records
23:31 Resource of the Week: ITX 2023
28:08 Community Events
29:29 Sign-off
33:07 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover a critical Barracuda 0-Day that was used to backdoor network for 8 months, Which businesses are subject to the new FTC Safeguards rule and Kaseya reveals Cysurance partnership behind it’s new cyber insurance fast track program.
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Story Links:
- Critical Barracuda 0-Day Was Used to Backdoor Networks for 8 Months
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/critical-barracuda-0-day-was-used-to-backdoor-networks-for-8-months/
- Which Businesses Are Subject to the New FTC Safeguards Rule?
- https://www.itsasap.com/blog/businesses-subject-new-ftc-safeguards
- Kaseya Reveals Cyberinsurance Partnership Behind Its New Cyber Insurance Fast Track Program
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-reveals-cysurance-partnership-behind-its-new-cyber-insurance-fast-track-program
Notable Mentions:
- Ransomware Attack on US Dental Insurance Giant Exposes Data of 9 Million Patients
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/31/ransomware-attack-on-us-dental-insurance-giant-exposes-data-of-9-million-patients/
- 421M Spyware Apps Downloaded Through Google Play
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/421-spyware-apps-downloaded-google-play
- Microsoft Finds macOS Bug That Lets Hackers Bypass Sip Root Restrictions
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-finds-macos-bug-that-lets-hackers-bypass-sip-root-restrictions/
- Millions of PC Motherboards Were Sold With a Firmware Backdoor
- https://www.wired.com/story/gigabyte-motherboard-firmware-backdoor
Community Events:
- 6/4 - 6/8 In Person Event | Cisco Live: Las Vegas, NV
- 6/5 - 6/7 In Person Event | IT Nation Secure: Orlando, FL
- 6/7 - 6/8 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Summit: San Jose, CA
MSP Media Network:
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0:00 Teaser
0:46 Intro Banter
4:36 Critical Barracuda 0-Day Was Used to Backdoor Networks for 8 Months
9:51 Which Businesses Are Subject to the New FTC Safeguards Rule?
15:41 Kaseya Reveals Cysurance Partnership Behind Its New Cyber Insurance Fast Track Program
20:59 Ransomware Attack on US Dental Insurance Giant Exposes Data of 9 Million Patients
21:55 421M Spyware Apps Downloaded Through Google Play
22:48 Microsoft Finds macOS Bug That Lets Hackers Bypass Sip Root Restrictions
23:53 Millions of PC Motherboards Were Sold With a Firmware Backdoor
24:48 AI Roundup
26:38 Community Events
27:35 Sign-off
30:01 Outtakes
In today’s AI Roundup, we’re digging into Adobe’s Generative Phil-- err Generative Fill. Plus we’re finally getting a glimpse at the real life ramifications of AI in the workplace and how a recent Supreme Court decision could affect the future of Generative AI.
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Story Links:
- US Supreme Court weighs in on AI’s copyright dilemma
- https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-fair-use-us-supreme-court-weighs-in-on-ai-s-copyright-dilemma
- 85% of American workers have used AI tools at work
- https://checkr.com/resources/articles/ai-workplace-survey-2023
- Breaking Bad by Wes Anderson
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtdqVrYuEGQ&ab_channel=SyntheticScreen
- Adobe Photoshop adds Generative Fill to latest Beta release
- https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2023/05/23/future-of-photoshop-powered-by-adobe-firefly
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0:00 Teaser
Opening
1:33 The Big Picture: US Supreme Court weighs in on AI’s copyright dilemma
6:58 Actual Impact: 85% of American workers have used AI tools at work
15:19 Use Case: Adobe Photoshop adds Generative Fill to latest Beta release
20:53 Sign-off
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we touch on, IT employee impersonates ransomware gang to extort employer, Microsoft: BEC attackers evade 'Impossible Travel' flags with residential IP addresses, How AI is catapulting Nvidia to $1 trillion club.
Story Links:
- IT Employee Impersonates Ransomware Gang To Extort Employer
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/it-employee-impersonates-ransomware-gang-to-extort-employer/
- How AI Is Catapulting Nvidia Toward the $1 Trillion Club
- https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/how-ai-is-catapulting-nvidia-toward-the-1-trillion-club-14f42380
- Microsoft: BEC Attackers Evade 'Impossible Travel' Flags With Residential IP Addresses
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/microsoft-bec-attackers-evade-impossible-travel-residential-ip-addresses
Notable Mentions:
- Windows 11 Getting Native Support for 7-Zip, RAR, and GZ Archives
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-getting-native-support-for-7-zip-rar-and-gz-archives/
- GitLab ‘Strongly Recommends’ Patching Max Severity Flaw ASAP
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gitlab-strongly-recommends-patching-max-severity-flaw-asap/
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT iOS App Now Available in Canada, India, Brazil and 30 More Countries
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/25/openai-chatgpt-ios-app-india-download/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaW5vcmVhZGVyLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKcGX8OBjtNffPw4QiPND29fNVV00vT1gqxZ4Mc74qLmhwNPCziwDlLmCqKtppyV3RNgGBoW7HGzqxvCLL6lZds4iyc5vd5afjfpCMN9QyqE4ggpZa3k_MmYoEFKCywFgYVACn4cAML3GLk7hUCAz0F6zaRRt2SuS2g8mTt6hpr0
- Windows 11 Finally Gets a ‘Never Combine Taskbar Buttons’ Mode
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-finally-gets-a-never-combine-taskbar-buttons-mode/
Resource of the week:
- New Microsoft PowerToy Lets You Control 4 PCs With One Mouse, Keyboard
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-microsoft-powertoy-lets-you-control-4-pcs-with-one-mouse-keyboard/
Banter Story:
- Elon Musk's Brain Implants Were Just Approved for Human Use
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/elon-musks-brain-chip-company-approved-for-human-testing/452936
Community Events:
- 5/31 @ 11:00 am ET | Protect your Microsoft and Google Data against Ransomware and Other Modern Cyberthreats Presented by Acronis
- 5/31 @ 2:00 pm ET | The Most Cost Effective Network Penetration Test Powered by Kaseya
- 6/1 @ 10:30 am ET | LegUp '23 Presented by Gradient MSP
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | AI Roundup Ep. 12 - ChatBot Showdown: The Good, the Bad, and the Useless
- 5/31 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Unlocking Client Budget to Scale Your MSP to New Heights
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:50 Intro Banter
3:34 IT Employee Impersonates Ransomware Gang To Extort Employer
8:32 How AI Is Catapulting Nvidia Toward the $1 Trillion Club
14:20 Microsoft: BEC Attackers Evade 'Impossible Travel' Flags With Residential IP Addresses
19:43 Windows 11 Getting Native Support for 7-Zip, RAR, and GZ Archives
20:30 GitLab ‘Strongly Recommends’ Patching Max Severity Flaw ASAP
21:29 OpenAI’s ChatGPT iOS App Now Available in Canada, India, Brazil and 30 More Countries
22:30 Windows 11 Finally Gets a ‘Never Combine Taskbar Buttons’ Mode
23:30 Resource of the Week
24:26 Community Events
25:52 Sign-off
29:00 Outtakes
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On this MSP Dispatch Special Report, Tony Francisco closes down MSPGeekCon by interviewing fan favorites John Harden of Auvik and Jason Slagle of CNWR. Plus, be sure to stay after the credits for a sneak peak at what it’s like in the wee hours after an MSP conference!
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On this MSP Dispatch Special Report, Tony Francisco interviews Danielle Kostadinovich and Jacqueline Hanlon of CyberFox to get their reactions on the event and find out what has been the most valuable aspect of being a vendor at MSPGeekCon 2023. Plus, we get a cameo from Matt Lee of Pax8!
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On this MSP Dispatch Special Report, we're live from MSPGeekCon in Orlando, FL as Tony Francisco interviews Moez Tharani of Clever IT and pulls on MSPGeek Organizer Kevin Dutkiewicz.
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Ransomware Prevention – Are Meeting Password Security Requirements Enough? Montana Is the First State to Ban TikTok Over National Security Concerns and BT to Cut Up to 55,000 Jobs by 2030 as Fibre and AI Arrive.
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Story Links:
- Ransomware Prevention – Are Meeting Password Security Requirements Enough
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-prevention-are-meeting-password-security-requirements-enough/
- Montana Is First State to Ban TikTok Over National Security Concerns
- https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/montana-is-first-state-to-ban-tiktok-over-national-security-concerns/
- BT to Cut Up to 55,000 Jobs by 2030 as Fibre and AI Arrive
- https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/bt-meets-expectations-with-5-rise-full-year-earnings-2023-05-18/
Notable Mentions:
- LayerZero Launches Record-Breaking $15M Crypto Bug Bounty Program
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/layerzero-launches-record-breaking-15m-crypto-bug-bounty-program/
- Malicious Microsoft VSCode Extensions Steal Passwords, Open Remote Shells
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-microsoft-vscode-extensions-steal-passwords-open-remote-shells/
- Google Will Start Deleting Inactive Accounts After Two Years
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/google-will-start-deleting-inactive-accounts-after-two-years/
- Microsoft Pulls Defender Update Fixing Windows LSA Protection Bug
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-defender-update-fixing-windows-lsa-protection-bug/
AI Roundup:
- Your Google One Premium Subscription Could Get You Priority Access to Search Labs
- https://www.androidpolice.com/google-one-premium-subscription-priority-access-search-labs/?newsletter_popup=1
Community Events:
- 5/19 @ 12:00 pm ET | May’s Channel Engage Presented By The Channel Program
- 5/21 - 5/23 In Person Event | MSPGeekCon: Orlando, FL
- 5/22 - 5/25 In Person Event | Dell Technologies World: Las Vegas, NV
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- ICYMI | AI Roundup Ep. 11 - The Voltron of LLMs - AI Roundup Ep. 11
- 5/22 @ 8:00 pm ET | The Tech Bar Live at MSPGeekCon
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:46 Intro Banter
4:59 Ransomware Prevention – Are Meeting Password Security Requirements Enough
11:00 Montana Is First State to Ban TikTok Over National Security Concernserns/
16:38 BT to Cut Up to 55,000 Jobs by 2030 as Fibre and AI Arrive
22:46 LayerZero Launches Record-Breaking $15M Crypto Bug Bounty Program
23:51 Malicious Microsoft VSCode Extensions Steal Passwords, Open Remote Shells
24:48 Google Will Start Deleting Inactive Accounts After Two Years
25:41 Microsoft Pulls Defender Update Fixing Windows LSA Protection Bug
26:42 AI Roundup: Your Google One Premium Subscription Could Get You Priority Access to Search Labs
28:35 Community Events
29:54 Sign-off
32:15 Outtakes
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, how Datto founder is backing the cyber warranty firm Cork to ‘give control back to MSPs’, Twitter’s new CEO, and how cybercriminals adapted to Microsoft blocking macros by default.
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Story Links:
- Datto Founder Backs Cyber Warranty Firm Cork to ‘Give Control Back to MSPs
- https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/datto-founder-backs-cyber-warranty-company-to-give-control-back-to-msps-exclusive?itc=refresh
- Twitter’s New CEO Is Linda Yaccarino, a Longtime Ad Exec for NBCU
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/12/23721107/twitter-ceo-linda-yaccarino-elon-musk-nbc
- How Cybercriminals Adapted to Microsoft Blocking Macros by Default
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/how-malware-delivery-adapted-to-microsoft-blocking-macros-by-default
Notable Mentions:
- Discord Discloses Data Breach After Support Agent Got Hacked
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/discord-discloses-data-breach-after-support-agent-got-hacked
- Google Releases Bard to the World – But Leaves the EU Behind
- https://thenextweb.com/news/google-releases-bard-world-leaves-eu-behind
- WordPress Plug-in Used in 1M+ Websites Patched to Close Critical Bug
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/wordpress-plugin-used-in-1m-websites-patched-to-close-critical-bug
- ConnectWise Brings Back the ScreenConnect Name
- https://www.connectwise.com/blog/company-updates/bringing-back-the-screenconnect-name
Resource of the week:
- 16 Ways That Android 14 Will Subtly Improve Your Phone
- https://www.theverge.com/23693781/google-android-14-features-update-io
Community Events:
- 5/15 - 5/17 In Person Event | IM Cloud Summit: Las Vegas, NV
- 5/16 - 5/18 In Person Event | 7FigureMSP Live: Nashville, TN
- 5/21 - 5/23 In Person Event | MSPGeekCon: Orlando, FL
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- ICYMI | AI Roundup Ep. 10 - FUD Busters: Debunking the AI Boogeyman
- 5/22 @ 8:00 pm ET | The Tech Bar Live at MSPGeekCon
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:46 Intro Banter
4:46 Datto Founder Backs Cyber Warranty Firm Cork to ‘Give Control Back to MSPs
10:45 Twitter’s New CEO Is Linda Yaccarino, a Longtime Ad Exec for NBCU
16:11 How Cybercriminals Adapted to Microsoft Blocking Macros by Default
20:03 Notable Mentions
23:07 Resource of the Week
23:48 Feedback
24:37 Community Events
25:58 Sign-off
28:24 Outtakes
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In Today’s MSP Dispatch, we cover how expired certifications cripple Cisco vEdge SD-WAN Kit, how the popularity of ChatGPT is affecting Stack Overflow’s traffic, and a hack/ransomware scenario at cybersecurity firm, Dragos.
Story Links:
- Don’t Turn It Off and On Again: Expired Cisco Cert Cripples vEdge SD-WAN Kit
- https://www.theregister.com/2023/05/10/cisco_sd_wan_certificate_expired/
- Stack Overflow Is ChatGPT Casualty: Traffic Down 14% in March
- https://www.similarweb.com/amp/blog/insights/ai-news/stack-overflow-chatgpt/
- Dragos Employee Hacked, Revealing Ransomware, Extortion Scheme
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/dragos-employee-hacked-revealing-ransomware-extortion-scheme
Notable Mentions
- Kingston's SSD firmware has Coldplay lyrics hidden within it
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/kingstons-ssd-firmware-has-coldplay-lyrics-hidden-within-it/
- ConnectWise Announces the Companies Selected for the PitchIT class of 2023
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/press/releases/connectwise-announces-the-companies-selected-for-the-pitchit-class-of-2023
- 2023 Women of the Channel Awards
- https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/wotc2023.htm
- YouTube has Started Blocking Ad Blockers
- https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-ad-blockers-not-allowed-experiment/
Banter Story
- Wendy's Collaborates with Google to Introduce AI Chatbot for Order Taking
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/wendys-google-train-next-generation-order-taker-an-ai-chatbot-968ff865
Community Events:
- 5/14 - 5/18 In Person Event |ServiceNow Annual Conference - Las Vegas, NV
- 5/16 - 5/18 In Person Event | 7 Figure MSP™ Live - Nashville, TN
- 5/16 12pm EST Nerdy Birdy: Two Birds of a Feather Come Together to Streamline Your Workflows presented by GradientMSP
- https://www.meetgradient.com/nerdy-birdy-webinar-may-2023
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0:00 Teaser
0:47 Intro Banter
4:41 Don’t Turn It Off and On Again: Expired Cisco Cert Cripples vEdge SD-WAN Kit
10:28 Stack Overflow Is ChatGPT Casualty: Traffic Down 14% in March
17:11 Dragos Employee Hacked, Revealing Ransomware, Extortion Scheme
22:40 Notable Mentions
25:39 AI Roundup
27:19 Community Events
28:45 Sign-off
30:48 Bloopers
MSP Dispatch Special Report: ConnectWise PitchIT 2023 Class
Join Ray Orsini and Sean Lardo to discuss the ConnectWise 2023 PitchIT Class.
ConnectWise Announces the Companies Selected for the PitchIT Class of 2023
Three contestants from this group will present their innovative solutions on stage at IT Nation Connect 2023; Winners receive $100K in prize money!
For more information please visit:
https://www.connectwise.com/company/press/releases/connectwise-announces-the-companies-selected-for-the-pitchit-class-of-2023
Aquila Clouds, a cloud financial management solution based out of San Ramon, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aquilaclouds/
BeeCastle, a Client Relationship solution from Sydney, Australia
https://www.linkedin.com/company/beecstle/
Binox MSP, a sales optimization tool located in Garden City, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/binoxmsp/
Bizzity, a sales process solution from Yorktown Heights, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bizzity/
ChatStyle, a ChatOps solution for MSPs, based out of Charlotte, NC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chatstyle-ai/
Compliance Risk, a policy management software company from Dover, NH
https://www.linkedin.com/company/compliancerisk-io/
DataStream Insurance, a cyber insurance and resilience company based in Sunnyvale, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/datastream-cyber-insurance/
DefensX, a zero-trust security solution located in New York City, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/defensxy/
FortMesa, a security enablement toolset platform based out of Spencertown, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortmesa/
GetKambium, a cloud-based sales and QBR solution located in Auckland, New Zealand
https://www.linkedin.com/company/getkambium/
GrokStream, an AIOps platform based out of Dallas, TX
https://www.linkedin.com/company/grokstream/
Hacware, a smart security awareness training solution from Dallas, TX
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hacware/
Kamanja, a compliance as a service solution from Tel Aviv, Israel
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kamanjaa/
Monjur, a contracts as a service solution located in Southlake, TX
MPSToolbox, an e-commerce for technology resellers solution in Kingston, Ontario
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mps-toolbox/
MSP Camp, a marketing campaign for MSPs solution from Lakeland, FL
https://www.linkedin.com/company/msp-camp/
Nodeware, a vulnerability scanner and network assessment solution from Pittsford, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nodeware-/
Orpheus Cyber, a threat intelligence and vulnerability management platform, London, UK
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orpheuscyber/
Phalanx, a zero-trust data access platform based in Arlington, VA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/phalanx-hq/
Riskatto, ransomware readiness software solution from Castle Rock, CO
https://www.linkedin.com/company/riskatto/
SalesMaturIT, a sales process management solution located in Saratoga Springs, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/salesmaturit/
Scalable MSP, an OML-centric business optimization company from Lancashire, England
https://www.linkedin.com/company/scalable-msp/
Symoda, an MSP-centric communications solution based in Ottawa, Ontario
https://www.linkedin.com/company/symoda/
Telivy, a cybersecurity risk assessment company from San Francisco, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/company/telivy/
Thread, a service collaboration platform from New York, NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thread-service/
vCIO Toolbox, a key account management and risk management solution in Essex, CT
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vciotoolbox/
ZenContract, an MSP contract management tool from Auckland, New Zealand
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zen-contract/
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Story Links:
- Western Digital says hackers stole customer data in March cyberattackhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/western-digital-says-hackers-stole-customer-data-in-march-cyberattack
- 2 Years After Colonial Pipeline, US Critical Infrastructure Still Not Ready for Ransomwarehttps://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/2-years-after-colonial-pipeline-attack-us-critical-infrastructure-remains-as-vulnerable-to-ransomware
- Safari retakes second place in global browser market share, but Edge is close behindhttps://bgr.com/tech/safari-retakes-second-place-in-global-browser-market-share-but-edge-is-close-behind
Notable Mentions:
- Dump these insecure phone adapters because we're not fixing them, says Ciscohttps://www.theregister.com/2023/05/05/cisco_phone_adapter_vulnerabilitty
- New Vulnerability in Popular WordPress Plugin Exposes Over 2 Million Sites to Cyberattackshttps://thehackernews.com/2023/05/new-vulnerability-in-popular-wordpress.html?m=1
- Evolving Names on Discordhttps://discord.com/blog/usernames
- Bing, Bard, and ChatGPT: AI chatbots are rewriting the internethttps://www.theverge.com/23610427/chatbots-chatgpt-new-bing-google-bard-conversational-ai
Resource of the Week:
- Google Launches New Cybersecurity Analyst Training Programhttps://www.securityweek.com/google-launches-new-cybersecurity-analyst-training-program
Syncro MSP Resources & Communities 2023
- https://storage.pardot.com/498741/1680897830mTi9uJgH/MSP_Resources_Communities_2023.pdf
Community Events:
- 5/9 @ 1:00 pm ET | Tradecraft Tuesday: DFIR Core Concepts Presented by Huntress
- 5/9 - 5/10 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Chicago, IL
- 5/10 In Person Event | Next Gen MSP Local: Hartford, CT
MSP Media Network:
- ICYMI | AI Roundup Ep. 9 - The Great AI Arms Race: Can We Survive the Onslaught?
- ICYMI | 38 at 38 Ep. 12 Mother’s Day Special featuring Karyna Ramos
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:46 Intro Banter
3:32 Western Digital says hackers stole customer data in March cyberattack
9:11 2 Years After Colonial Pipeline, US Critical Infrastructure Still Not Ready for Ransomware
16:39 Safari retakes second place in global browser market share, but Edge is close behind
22:28 Notable Mentions
25:21 Resource of the Week
25:55 Community Events
27:14 Sign-off
29:39 Outtakes
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On this special report of MSP Dispatch, Ray Orsini hosts an exclusive interview with Reid Wellock, President at FifthWall Solutions Inc, Adam Slutskin Co-Founder and CRO at CyberFOX, and Wes Spencer. They discuss Wes Spencer's transition from Vice President and Channel Chief at FifthWall Solutions to VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at CyberFOX while still serving on the board at FifthWall. Tune in to hear how this move can benefit the MSP community in navigating the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
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- Reid Wellock | President of FifthWall Solutions
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/reid-wellock-020714b/
- Adam Slutskin | Co-Founder and CRO of CyberFOX
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-trempelas-ab1696b/
- Wes Spencer | Board Member of FifthWall Solutions & VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at CyberFOX
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesspencer/
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Samsung banning the use of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT after internal data leak, FBI focuses on Cybersecurity with $90M budget request and how tech job opportunities remain strong despite layoffs.
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Story Links:
- Samsung Bans Use of Generative AI Tools Like ChatGPT After April Internal Data Leak
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/02/samsung-bans-use-of-generative-ai-tools-like-chatgpt-after-april-internal-data-leak/
- FBI Focuses on Cybersecurity With $90M Budget Request
- https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/fbi-focuses-cybersecurity-90m-budget-request
- Tech Job Opportunities Remain Strong Despite Layoffs — Here’s Why
- https://thenextweb.com/news/tech-job-opportunities-strong-despite-layoffs
Notable Mentions:
- T-Mobile Experiences Yet Another Data Breach
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/t-mobile-experiences-another-data-breach
- Google Adds Passkeys Support for Passwordless Sign-In on All Accounts
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-adds-passkeys-support-for-passwordless-sign-in-on-all-accounts
- SonicWall Names North American Channel Chief
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sonicwall-names-north-american-channel-chief
- IBM Plans To Replace 7,800 Jobs With AI Over Time, Pauses Hiring Certain Positions
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/ibm-pauses-hiring-around-7800-roles-that-could-be-replaced-by-ai/
Community Events:
- 5/9 @ 1:00 pm ET | Tradecraft Tuesday: DFIR Core Concepts Presented by Huntress
- 5/9 - 5/10 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Chicago, IL
- 5/10 In Person Event | Next Gen MSP Local: Hartford, CT
MSP Media Network:
- ICYMI | AI Roundup Ep. 9 - The Great AI Arms Race: Can We Survive the Onslaught?
- 5/5 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 12 Mother’s Day Special featuring Karyna Ramos
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:45 Intro Banter
3:53 Samsung Bans Use of Generative AI Tools Like ChatGPT After April Internal Data Leak
9:13 FBI Focuses on Cybersecurity With $90M Budget Request
15:23 Tech Job Opportunities Remain Strong Despite Layoffs — Here’s Why
20:26 Notable Mentions
22:58 AI Roundup
24:12 Community Feedback
24:39 Community Events
26:05 Sign-off
38:30 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, how the SolarWinds hackers had access to DHS's Hunt-and-Incident response platform, Dropbox to lay off 500 and redirect investments to AI, and PSA: Check your billing if you sell DNSFilter.
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Story Links:
- SolarWinds Hackers Had Access to DHS's Hunt-and-Incident Response Platform
- https://www.wired.com/story/solarwinds-hack-public-disclosure/
- Dropbox to Lay Off 500, Redirect Investments to AI
- https://www.channele2e.com/business/talent/dropbox-to-lay-off-500-redirect-investments-to-ai/?mkt_tok=MTg4LVVOWi02NjAAAAGLdfE27y2ASoifsHNZWXE83I6zJMA79ltQ9bSYsbe8w9HZ-vHiH6-hDJGYej3mPK8svokPw-iMmOKVarnUHirule1E55oo2dK5dddOR7IaYw
- PSA: Check Your Billing if You Sell DNSFilter
- https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/132tstb/psa_check_your_billing_if_you_sell_dnsfilter/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft: Windows 10 22H2 Is the Final Version of Windows 10
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10-22h2-is-the-final-version-of-windows-10/
- ChatGPT Resumes Service in Italy After Adding Privacy Disclosures and Controls
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/28/chatgpt-resumes-in-italy/
- (Story is a follow up from MSP Dispatch 4/4/2023 episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFN4bOr3BTU)
- Microsoft Makes Windows Server 2022 Licenses a Little Less Cynical (Story Submitted by David Szpunar of Servant 42 on Discord)
- https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/26/windows_server_license_changes/
- Amazon Is Building a ‘More Generalized and Capable’ LLM To Power Alexa, Says CEO
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/amazon-is-building-a-more-generalized-and-capable-llm-to-power-alexa-says-ceo/
Resource of the week:
- What’s New in Microsoft 365 | April 2023
- https://tminus365.com/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-april-2023/
Syncro MSP Resources & Communities 2023
- https://storage.pardot.com/498741/1680897830mTi9uJgH/MSP_Resources_Communities_2023.pdf
Community Events:
- 5/1 - 5/4 In Person Event | Channel Partners Conference and Expo: Las Vegas, NV
- 5/1 - 5/5 In Person Event | IT Nation Evolve Q2: Dallas, TX
- 5/3 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
MSP Media Network:
- ICYMI | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 57 with Kyle Christensen of K7 Leadership
- 5/3 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First | From Good to Great: Improving Customer Experience and Efficiency with Chat and AI
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:44 Intro Banter
2:58 SolarWinds Hackers Had Access to DHS's Hunt-and-Incident Response Platform
8:36 Dropbox to Lay Off 500, Redirect Investments to AI
14:32 PSA: Check Your Billing if You Sell DNSFilter
20:15 Notable Mentions
22:48 Resource of the Week
23:34 Community Events
25:15 Sign-off
27:13 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
In this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover how Google will add end-to-end encryption to Google Authenticator, Kaseya unveils IT complete 2.0 at Kaseya Connect Global, and Microsoft introduces a unified domain for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services.
Learn more from our sponsors:
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Story Links:
- Google Will Add End-to-End Encryption to Google Authenticator (Story Submitted by Viewer, Stephen Murphy of NinjaOne)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-will-add-end-to-end-encryption-to-google-authenticator/
- Kaseya Unveils IT Complete 2.0 at Kaseya Connect Global
- https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230425005374/en/Kaseya-Unveils-IT-Complete-2.0-at-Kaseya-Connect-Global
- Introducing cloud.microsoft: A Unified Domain for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services
- https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-cloud-microsoft-a-unified-domain-for-microsoft-365/ba-p/3804961
Notable Mentions:
- SentinelOne Launches Cloud-Native Security Data Platform
- https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-services-and-products/sentinelone-launches-cloud-native-security-data-platform/
- Microsoft Starts Rolling Out iOS Support for Phone Link Syncing to All Windows 11 Users
- https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-starts-rolling-out-ios-support-for-phone-link-syncing-to-all-windows-11-users-181521677.html?src=rss
- This Setting in Microsoft Edge Is Leaking Websites You Visit: How to Disable
- https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/this-setting-in-microsoft-edge-is-leaking-websites-you-visit-how-to-disable/#ftag=CAD590a51e
- Intel CPUs Vulnerable to New Transient Execution Side-Channel Attack
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intel-cpus-vulnerable-to-new-transient-execution-side-channel-attack/
AI Roundup:
- This AI Chatbot Can Sum Up Any PDF and Answer Any Question You Have About It
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-ai-chatbot-can-sum-up-any-pdf-and-any-question-you-have-about-it/
Banter Story:
- Syncro MSP Resources & Communities 2023
- https://storage.pardot.com/498741/1680897830mTi9uJgH/MSP_Resources_Communities_2023.pdf
Community Events:
- 5/1 - 5/4 In Person Event | Channel Partners: Las Vegas, NV
- 5/1 - 5/5 In Person Event | IT Nation Evolve Q2: Dallas, TX
- 5/3 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
MSP Media Network:
- ICYMI | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 57 with Kyle Christensen of K7 Leadership
- 5/3 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First | From Good to Great: Improving Customer Experience and Efficiency with Chat and AI
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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0:00 Teaser
0:45 Intro Banter
3:28 Google Will Add End-to-End Encryption to Google Authenticator (Story Submitted by Viewer, Stephen Murphy of NinjaOne)
8:44 Kaseya Unveils IT Complete 2.0 at Kaseya Connect Global
16:00 Introducing cloud.microsoft: A Unified Domain for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services
21:42 Notable Mentions
24:47 AI Roundup
26:21 Feedback
26:40 Community Events
28:20 Sign-off
31:00 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, a ‘Ghosttoken’ that opens Google accounts to permanent infection, how Intel is prioritizing security in the latest vPro chips and Amazon’s quiet open source revolution.
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Story Links:
- ‘Ghosttoken’ Opens Google Accounts to Permanent Infection
- https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/-ghosttoken-opens-google-accounts-to-permanent-infection
- Intel Prioritizes Security in Latest vPro Chips
- https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/intel-prioritizes-security-in-latest-vpro-chips
- Amazon’s Quiet Open Source Revolution
- https://www.infoworld.com/article/3694090/amazon-s-quiet-open-source-revolution.html#tk.rss_all
Notable Mentions:
- GitHub Now Allows Enabling Private Vulnerability Reporting at Scale
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-now-allows-enabling-private-vulnerability-reporting-at-scale/
- Yellow Pages Canada Confirms Cyber Attack as Black Basta Leaks Data
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/yellow-pages-canada-confirms-cyber-attack-as-black-basta-leaks-data/
- Microsoft 365 Search Outage Affects Outlook, Teams, and Sharepoint
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-365-search-outage-affects-outlook-teams-and-sharepoint/
- American Bar Association Data Breach Hits 1.4 Million Members
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/american-bar-association-data-breach-hits-14-million-members/
Resource of the week:
- Want More Out of Generative AI? Here Are 9 Useful Resources
- https://www.wired.com/story/9-resources-learn-generative-ai/
Community Events:
- 4/24 - 4/27 In Person Event | RSAConference: San Francisco, CA
- 4/24 - 4/27 In Person Event | Kaseya’s Connect IT Global: Las Vegas, NV
- 4/26 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
MSP Media Network Events:
- 4/26 @ 1:00 pm ET | MSP Dispatch Special Report | Mergers and Acquisitions: An Employees Insider Perspective
- 4/27 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 57 with Kyle Christensen of K7 Leadership
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:49 Intro Banter
3:51 Ghosttoken’ Opens Google Accounts to Permanent Infection
9:02 Intel Prioritizes Security in Latest vPro Chips
14:07 Amazon’s Quiet Open Source Revolution
20:01 Notable Mentions
22:48 Resource of the Week
23:07 Feedback
24:11 Community Events
26:24 Sign-off
28:24 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch, we cover how zero trust can protect systems against generative AI agents, March 2023 broke ransomware attack records with 459 incidents, and google reportedly working on an AI-Powered search engine.
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Story Links:
- How Zero Trust Can Protect Systems Against Generative AI Agents
- https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/how-zero-trust-can-protect-systems-against-generative-ai-agents
- March 2023 Broke Ransomware Attack Records With 459 Incidents
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/march-2023-broke-ransomware-attack-records-with-459-incidents/
- Google Reportedly Working on AI-Powered Search Engine
- https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-reportedly-working-on-ai-powered-search-engine/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Defender Update Causes Windows Hardware Stack Protection Mess
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-defender-update-causes-windows-hardware-stack-protection-mess/
- Microsoft SQL Servers Hacked to Deploy Trigona Ransomware
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-sql-servers-hacked-to-deploy-trigona-ransomware/
- Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Microsoft
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/19/23690216/elon-musk-microsoft-ai-lawsuit-threat
- Google Patches Another Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-patches-another-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day
AI Roundup:
- Stability AI Announces New Open-Source Large Language Model
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/19/23689883/stability-ai-open-source-large-language-model-stablelm
Banter Story:
- Elon Musk’s Prized Starship Mega-Rocket Exploded Into a Fireball on Its First Attempt to Launch Into Space
- https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-spacex-starship-rocket-explodes-first-orbital-launch-attempt-2023-4
Community Events:
- 4/23 - 4/25 In Person Event | MES: Orlando, FL
- 4/24 - 4/27 In Person Event | RSA: San Francisco, CA
- 4/24 - 4/27 In Person Event | Connect IT Global: Las Vegas, NV
MSP Media Network:
- ICYMI | AI Roundup Episode 007: Can’t Feel My Face When I’m Eating AI Corndogs
- 4/26 @ 1:00 pm ET | MSP Dispatch Special Report | Mergers and Acquisitions: An Employees Insider Perspective
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:48 Intro Banter
5:31 How Zero Trust Can Protect Systems Against Generative AI Agents
11:08 March 2023 Broke Ransomware Attack Records With 459 Incidents
16:43 Google Reportedly Working on AI-Powered Search Engine
22:03 Notable Mentions
26:25 AI Roundup
27:50 Feedback
28:14 Community Events
29:11 Sign-off
31:30 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this live special report edition of MSP Dispatch, Our host Ray Orsini sits down with Alex Farling, Partner & Community Lead at Lifecycle Insights and Dan Wensley, CEO of ScalePad to discuss the recent Lifecycle Insights acquisition by ScalePad.
Learn more from our sponsor:
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Connect with our Guests:
- Alex Farling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexjfarling/
- Dan Wensley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-wensley-5b19346/
- Lifecycle Insights: https://lifecycleinsights.io/
- ScalePad: https://www.scalepad.com/
Story Links:
- ScalePad expands IT Asset Management, vCIO, and Customer Success offerings by Acquiring Lifecycle Insights
- https://lifecycleinsights.io/2023/04/06/scalepad_and_lifecycleinsights/
- https://www.scalepad.com/news/scalepad-acquires-lifecycle-insights/?source=fs-announcement23-stickybar&utm_source=website&utm_medium=stickybar&utm_campaign=2023Q1%20FS%20Announcement
Community Events:
- 4/20 @ 2:00 pm ET | How To Grow Your Cybersecurity MRR Using Referrals
- 4/24 - 4/27 In Person Event | RSA: San Francisco, CA
- 4/24 - 4/27 In Person Event | Connect IT Global: Las Vegas, NV
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | AI Roundup Episode 007: Can’t Feel My Face When I’m Eating AI Corndogs
- 4/26 @ 1:00 pm ET | MSP Dispatch Special Report | Mergers and Acquisitions: An Employees Insider Perspective
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our host
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, ThirdWall (Now ThreatLocker) wordpress site injection attack, amazon joining the generative AI arms race but with a smart solution and we discuss the question, Is there really a march from the public cloud back on-prem?
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Story Links:
- ThirdWall WordPress Site Injection Attack
- https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/12lk2vr/thirdwallcom_now_threatlocker_oddity/
- Amazon Arrives Fashionably Late to the Generative AI Arms Race, but With a Smart Solution
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90882084/amazon-generative-ai-arms-race?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
- Is There Really a March From the Public Cloud Back On-Prem?
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/16/public-cloud-back-on-prem/
Notable Mentions:
- Google Chrome Emergency Update Fixes First Zero-Day of 2023
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-emergency-update-fixes-first-zero-day-of-2023/
- Microsoft Shares Fix for Outlook Issue Blocking Access to Emails
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-fix-for-outlook-issue-blocking-access-to-emails/
- Elon Musk Founds New AI Company Called X.AI
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/14/23684005/elon-musk-new-ai-company-x
- Android Malware Infiltrates 60 Google Play Apps With 100M Installs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-malware-infiltrates-60-google-play-apps-with-100m-installs/
Resource of the week:
- ChannelPro 2023 State of the Channel Report
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/ebook/channelpro-2023-state-channel-report
Banter Story:
- Netflix Scraps 'Love Is Blind' Live Event After Technical Failure
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/netflix-scraps-love-blind-live-025821501.html
Community Events:
- 4/19 - 4/20 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Dallas, TX
- 4/19 - 4/20 In Person Event | SaaS Connect: San Francisco, CA
- 4/20 @ 11:00 am ET | Channel All-Stars Presented by The Channel Program
MSP Media Network Events:
- 4/19 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 7
- 4/19 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First The Hidden Costs of Inattention: Protecting Your Tools and Your Business
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:43 Editorial Note
1:05 Intro Banter
3:54 ThirdWall WordPress Site Injection Attack
9:52 Amazon Arrives Fashionably Late to the Generative AI Arms Race, but With a Smart Solution
15:20 Is There Really a March From the Public Cloud Back On-Prem?
20:59 Notable Mentions
24:00 Resource of the Week
24:29 Community Events
25:54 Sign-off
28:53 Outtakes
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
Community Events:* 4/18 @ 8:00 am ET | Cybersecurity Summit: Risk & Reward Presented by The Channel Pro Network * 4/19 - 4/20 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Dallas, TX * 4/19 - 4/20 In Person Event | SaaS Connect: San Francisco, CA
MSP Media Network:* 4/19 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 7 * 4/19 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First The Hidden Costs of Inattention: Protecting Your Tools and Your Business * Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover how ambient computing is coming and security teams may not be ready, we discuss if new kinds of hardware can save the current software industry. And review a study that shows how fast AI can crack your password plus how to protect yourself.
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Story Links:
- Ambient Computing Is Coming; Security Teams May Not Be Ready
- https://venturebeat.com/ai/ambient-computing-is-coming-security-teams-may-not-be-ready/
- Software Ate the World; Will New Kinds of Hardware Save It?
- https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/software-ate-the-world-will-new-kinds-of-hardware-save-it/
- Study Shows How Fast AI Can Crack Your Passwords; Here’s How To Protect Yourself
- https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/07/ai-cracks-passwords-this-fast-how-to-protect/
Notable Mentions:
- Apple Fixes Two Zero-Days Exploited To Hack iPhones and Macs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-fixes-two-zero-days-exploited-to-hack-iphones-and-macs/
- Microsoft: Windows 10 21H2 Is Reaching End of Service in June
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-10-21h2-is-reaching-end-of-service-in-june/
- Rackspace Hosted Exchange Security Incident
- https://www.rackspace.com/hosted-exchange-incident
- Microsoft Outlook Mobile Users Will Soon Get a Bunch of New Features
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90875084/chatgpt-prompts-for-startups?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
Resource of the week:
- 15 Useful ChatGPT Prompts for Startups
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90875084/chatgpt-prompts-for-startups?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
Banter Story:
- Flipper Zero Banned by Amazon for Being a ‘Card Skimming Device’
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/flipper-zero-banned-by-amazon-for-being-a-card-skimming-device-/
Community Events:
- 4/11 - 4/14 In Person Event | TMT Boot Camp: Nashville, TN
- 4/12 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
- 4/13 @ 1:00 pm ET | Lunch & Learn: CyberHoot Presented by Gradient MSP
MSP Media Network:
- 4/12 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 6
- 4/13 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 56 featuring Travis Mayo of Nano-Geeks
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:49 Intro Banter
4:33 Ambient Computing Is Coming; Security Teams May Not Be Ready
10:51 Software Ate the World; Will New Kinds of Hardware Save It?
18:09 Study Shows How Fast AI Can Crack Your Passwords; Here’s How To Protect Yourself
24:41 Notable Mentions
28:00 Resource of the Week
28:39 Community Events
30:00 Sign-off
32:05 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we discuss the Heat Arena, Formerly FTX, Has a New Name: Kaseya Center, Copilot is coming to Microsoft OneNote and how the new Rorschach ransomware is the fastest encryptor seen so far.
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Story Links:
- New Rorschach Ransomware Is the Fastest Encryptor Seen So Far
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rorschach-ransomware-is-the-fastest-encryptor-seen-so-far/
- Heat Arena, Formerly FTX, Has a New Name: Kaseya Center
- https://apnews.com/article/heat-arena-ftx-kaseya-miami-5ffb326744dd483918b24231ad7dc8d7
- https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/12bqbw6/kaseya_cut_benefits_for_employees_told_folks_it/
- OneNote: Your Digital Notebook, Reimagined with Copilot
- https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/onenote-your-digital-notebook-reimagined-with-copilot/ba-p/3788442
Notable Mentions:
- Apple To Shut Down Its Online Services for Devices Running Older Software
- https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/04/apple-shut-down-services-older-devices/
- Google Will Require Android Apps To Let You Delete Your Account
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-will-require-android-apps-to-let-you-delete-your-account/
- Lifecycle Insights Acquired by ScalePad
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/open-letter-lifecycle-insights-community-alex-farling
- 10-Year-Old Windows Bug With ‘Opt-In’ Fix Exploited in 3CX Attack
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/10-year-old-windows-bug-with-opt-in-fix-exploited-in-3cx-attack/
AI Roundup:
- OpenAI Threatened With Landmark Defamation Lawsuit Over ChatGPT False Claims [Updated]
- https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/04/openai-may-be-sued-after-chatgpt-falsely-says-aussie-mayor-is-an-ex-con/
Banter:
- WTF Does This Company Do?
- https://wtfdoesthiscompanydo.vercel.app/
Community Events:
- 4/10 @ 2:30 pm ET | Planning For Headlines: How To Prepare for Sudden Vulnerability Announcements
- 4/11 - 4/14 In Person Event | TMT Boot Camp: Nashville, TN
- 4/12 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
MSP Media Network:
- 4/7 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 11 with Luis Lugo
- 4/12 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 6
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:44 Intro Banter
4:26 New Rorschach Ransomware Is the Fastest Encryptor Seen So Far
11:19 Heat Arena, Formerly FTX, Has a New Name: Kaseya Center
17:59 OneNote: Your Digital Notebook, Reimagined with Copilot
23:19 Notable Mentions
26:29 AI Roundup
28:39 Feedback
29:07 Community Events
30:34 Sign-off
33:43 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Kaseya’s 2023 MSP Benchmark Report which talks about the main focus for MSPs in 2023 including automation, cybersecurity, and integration. We also touch on ChatGPT being banned in Italy over privacy concerns and how remote work is winding down.
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Story Links:
- MSPs Focused on Automation, Cybersecurity, Integration in 2023, Kaseya Survey Says
- https://www.channele2e.com/business/msps-focused-on-automation-cybersecurity-integration-in-2023-kaseya-survey-says/
- ChatGPT Banned in Italy Over Privacy Concerns
- https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65139406.amp
- Remote Work Is Winding Down—Just Ask Zuckerberg
- https://gizmodo.com/meta-instagram-remote-work-work-from-home-facebook-1850287137
Notable Mentions:
- Google Drive Does a Surprise Rollout of File Limits, Locking Out Some Users
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/google-drive-does-a-surprise-rollout-of-file-limits-locking-out-some-users/
- Hackers Exploit WordPress Plugin Flaw That Gives Full Control of Millions of Sites
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/03/hackers-exploit-wordpress-plugin-flaw-that-gives-full-control-of-millions-of-sites/
- Microsoft OneNote Will Block 120 Dangerous File Extensions
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-onenote-will-block-120-dangerous-file-extensions/
- Teams (Free) Is Getting Several New Features Again for Its March 2023 Update
- https://home.cern/news/news/physics/time-change-cern-scientists-propose-25-hour-day
Resource of the week:
- Google’s Nearby Share Arrives on Windows To Let You Transfer Files Between PC and Android
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/3/23667778/google-nearby-share-windows-app-beta-android-feature
Banter Story:
- Time To Change: CERN Scientists Propose 25-Hour Day
- https://home.cern/news/news/physics/time-change-cern-scientists-propose-25-hour-day
Community Events:
- 4/4 - 4/5 In Person Event | SMB Tech Fest Q2: Anaheim, CA
- 4/5 @ 12:00 Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
- 4/6 @ 12:00 pm ET | April Channel Engage Presented by The Channel Program
MSP Media Network Events:
- 4/5 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First - Connecting the Dots: A Holistic Approach to Resolving Network and SaaS Issues
- 4/7 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 11 with Luis Lugo
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:45 Intro Banter
3:31 MSPs Focused on Automation, Cybersecurity, Integration in 2023, Kaseya Survey Says
8:44 ChatGPT Banned in Italy Over Privacy Concerns
14:01 Remote Work Is Winding Down—Just Ask Zuckerberg
20:06 Notable Mentions
22:35 Resource of the Week
23:13 Feedback
24:45 Community Events
26:16 Sign-off
28:57 Outtakes
29:00 Oytvoyp April Fool’s Spoof Commercial
31:17 AI Avatar Opening
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest Sharon Martin of Huntress we cover, How hackers compromised the 3CX Desktop app in a supply chain attack and have a discussion on the AI great “pause” debate.
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Story Links:
- 3CX VoIP Software Compromise & Supply Chain Threats
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-compromise-3cx-desktop-app-in-a-supply-chain-attack/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/3CX/comments/123nhte/heads_up_sentinel_one_no_likey_3cx_u7_client/
- https://www.3cx.com/community/threads/threat-alerts-from-sentinelone-for-desktop-update-initiated-from-desktop-client.119806/page-2
- https://www.3cx.com/blog/news/desktopapp-security-alert/
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/3cx-voip-software-compromise-supply-chain-threats
- https://www.huntress.com/3cx-response
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7SXlAvYyTk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILhd-Bdrr_g
- AI's Great "Pause" Debate
- https://www.axios.com/2023/03/30/chatgpt-ai-pause-debate-existential-risk
Notable Mentions:
- Introducing the New Microsoft Teams, Now in Preview
- https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/introducing-the-new-microsoft-teams-now-in-preview/ba-p/3774406
- Microsoft Defender Mistakenly Tagging URLs As Malicious
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-defender-mistakenly-tagging-urls-as-malicious/
AI Roundup:
- Microsoft Brings GPT-4-Powered Security Copilot to Incident Response
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-brings-gpt-4-powered-security-copilot-to-incident-response/
- ICYMI: Incorporating Open AI into Managed Services
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__YFj3Y5Sks
Banter Story:
- Welp, Everyone Hates Apple’s AR Headset and It Hasn’t Even Shipped Yet
- https://www.macworld.com/article/1673151/apple-ar-headset-apple-watch-success.html
Community Events:
- 4/4 - 4/5 In Person Event | SMB Tech Fest Q2: Anaheim, CA
- 4/5 @ 12:00 Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
- 4/6 @ 12:00 pm ET | April Channel Engage Presented by The Channel Program
MSP Media Network Events:
- 4/5 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First - Connecting the Dots: A Holistic Approach to Resolving Network and SaaS Issues
- 4/7 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 11 with Luis Lugo
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aspenscythe/
- https://www.huntress.com/
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0:00 Teaser
0:47 Intro Banter
5:46 3CX VoIP Software Compromise & Supply Chain Threats
18:11 AI's Great "Pause" Debate
23:41 Notable Mentions
25:19 AI Roundup
26:58 Community Events
28:27 Sign-off
31:05 Outtakes
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On today’s episode of MSP Dispatch, we welcome guest host Jason Slagle and special guest Vicky Bruns to discuss Cisa’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative.
Story Links:
- Intel Co-Founder and Philanthropist Gordon Moore Has Died at 94
- https://www.npr.org/2023/03/25/1166050071/intel-gordon-moore-dies-94
- Microsoft Accidentally Revealed Why People Don’t Trust Tech Companies
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-accidentally-revealed-why-people-dont-trust-tech-companies/
- Vicky Bruns/JCDC Interview
- https://www.cisa.gov/topics/partnerships-and-collaboration/joint-cyber-defense-collaborative
- https://www.cisa.gov/2023-jcdc-planning-agenda
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Pushes OOB Security Updates for Windows Snipping Tool Flaw
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pushes-oob-security-updates-for-windows-snipping-tool-flaw/
- Miami Tech Company in Talks To Replace FTX As New Sponsor for the Miami Heat Arena
- https://amp-miamiherald-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article273513770.html
- Splashtop Acquires Foxpass To Broaden Security Portfolio
- https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/03/23/2633205/0/en/Splashtop-Acquires-Foxpass-to-Broaden-Security-Portfolio.html
- GitHub Takes Down Repository Containing Twitter’s Source Code
- https://gizmodo.com/twitter-open-source-code-leak-freespeechenthusiast-1850267918
Community Events:
- 3/28 - 3/29 In Person Event | Pax8 Security Bootcamp: Kansas City, MO
- 3/29 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
- 3/30 - 3/31 In Person Event | Millionaire Mastermind Peer Groups Q1: Orlando, FL
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0:00 Teaser
0:52 Intro Banter
5:08 Intel Co-Founder and Philanthropist Gordon Moore Has Died at 94
8:20 Microsoft Accidentally Revealed Why People Don’t Trust Tech Companies
13:09 Vicky Bruns/JCDC Interview
23:44 Notable Mentions
27:24 Resource of the Week
28:51 Feedback
29:31 Community Events
30:55 Sign-off
32:45 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, how to use ChatGPT to write code, Windows 11 snipping tool privacy bug exposed cropped image content, and CISA warns on unpatched ICS vulnerabilities lurking in critical infrastructure.
Story Links:
- How to Use ChatGPT to Write Code
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-code/
- https://yeoman.io/
- Windows 11 Snipping Tool Privacy Bug Exposes Cropped Image Content
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-snipping-tool-privacy-bug-exposes-cropped-image-content/
- CISA Warns on Unpatched ICS Vulnerabilities Lurking in Critical Infrastructure
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cisa-warns-unpatched-vulnerabilities-ics-critical-infrastructure
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Launches Loop, Its Notion Competitor, in Public Preview
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/22/microsoft-launches-loop-its-notion-competitor-in-public-preview/
- NinjaOne Appoints Robert Gibbons as Chief Technology Officer
- https://www.ninjaone.com/press/ninjaone-appoints-robert-gibbons-as-chief-technology-officer/
- Canva Unveils a Series of New Features, Including Several AI-Powered Tools
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/22/canva-new-features-including-suite-of-ai-powered-tools/
- North Korean Hackers Using Chrome Extensions to Steal Gmail Emails
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-using-chrome-extensions-to-steal-gmail-emails
AI Roundup:
- Adobe Firefly AI Image Generating Suite Announced
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sJfNfMAQHw&ab_channel=Adobe
- https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html
Banter Story:
- Just Because You Can Do Something Doesn’t Mean You Have To, but You Also Added Doom in So Heck Yeah
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXr-VEpQ1lg
Community Events:
- 3/24 @ 12:00 pm ET | Channel Engage: Incorporating Open AI into Managed Services: Opportunities and Challenges
- 3/26 - 3/28 In Person Event | TAG National: Charleston, NC
- 3/28 - 3/29 In Person Event | Pax8 Security Bootcamp: Kansas City, MO
MSP Media Network Events:
- 3/29 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 4.
- 3/30 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 55 with Marvin Bee of Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:55 Intro Banter
5:09 How to Use ChatGPT to Write Code
11:45 Windows 11 Snipping Tool Privacy Bug Exposes Cropped Image Content
17:26 CISA Warns on Unpatched ICS Vulnerabilities Lurking in Critical Infrastructure
23:35 Notable Mentions
28:01 AI Roundup
29:27 Feedback
30:17 Community Events
31:16 Sign-off
33:26 Outtakes
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On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest Sharon Martin of Huntress we cover, Outlook’s newest CVE-2023-23397, how google won’t honor medical leave during layoffs, and Microsoft announcing Copilot: The AI-Powered future of office documents.
Story Links:
- Everything We Know About CVE-2023-23397
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/everything-we-know-about-cve-2023-23397
- Google Won’t Honor Medical Leave During Its Layoffs, Outraging Employees
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/employees-say-google-is-botching-those-12000-layoffs/
- Microsoft Announces Copilot: The AI-Powered Future of Office Documents
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/16/23642833/microsoft-365-ai-copilot-word-outlook-teams
Notable Mentions:
- Google Workspace Launches Annual Plans, 20% Price Increase for Monthly Users
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/03/google-workspace-launches-annual-plans-20-price-increase-for-monthly-users/?fbclid=IwAR1pbUQhADEjyO2LU5TCz4ZN9IOFjh8b8rBoq6CiOgtjSYBcS1IiytjcvQA
- Google Chrome Now Lets You Disable All Extensions with a Single Click
- https://mspoweruser.com/google-chrome-now-lets-you-disable-all-extensions-with-a-single-click/
- Microsoft Testing a New Setting To Let You Try New Windows 11 Features Early
- https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-testing-a-new-setting-to-let-you-try-new-windows-11-features-early/
- Microsoft Releases Edge Stable 111.0.1661.44 With New Features
- https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-releases-edge-stable-111-0-1661-44-with-new-features/
Resource of the Week:
- 7 New Features in Microsoft Outlook 365
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH5RcG_1vTI
Banter Story:
- Austinites Get ‘Rickrolled’ by 600 Drones
- https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/600-drones-will-light-up-the-sky-friday-night-over-downtown-austin-texas-school-for-the-deaf
Community Events:
- 3/20 - 3/21 In Person Event | MES Xchange Security: Indianapolis, IN
- 3/22 - 3/23 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Buckhead, GA
- 3/24 @ 12:00 pm ET | Channel Engage: Incorporating Open AI into Managed Services: Opportunities and Challenges
MSP Media Network:
- ICYMI | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 54 with Emilio Garcia of Tier2Technologies
- 3/22 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Connecting the Dots: A Holistic Approach to Resolving Network and SaaS Issues
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Matthew F. Fox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewffox/
Connect with our guest:
- Sharon Martin, Cybersecurity Product Ninja, Huntress: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aspenscythe/
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0:00 Teaser
0:56 Intro Banter
4:07 Everything We Know About CVE-2023-23397
14:35 Google Won’t Honor Medical Leave During Its Layoffs, Outraging Employees
21:11 Microsoft Announces Copilot: The AI-Powered Future of Office Documents
27:44 Notable Mentions
30:59 Resource of the Week
32:11 Feedback
33:15 Community Events
34:14 Sign-off
36:55 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Matthew F. Fox
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest co-host Matthew Fl. Fox we cover, 6 Reasons Silicon Valley Bank Failed and What Business Leaders Should Do About It, Google Joins the Generative AI Parade With New Previews, and Has Amazon’s Ring Been Hacked? Ransomware Gang Posts Threat to Leak Data.
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Story Links:
- 6 Reasons Silicon Valley Bank Failed and What Business Leaders Should Do About It
- https://www.inc.com/peter-cohan/6-reasons-silicon-valley-bank-failed-what-business-leaders-should-do-about-it.html
- Google Joins the Generative AI Parade With New Previews
- https://www.infoworld.com/article/3690279/google-joins-the-generative-ai-parade-with-new-previews.html#tk.rss_all
- Has Amazon’s Ring Been Hacked? Ransomware Gang Posts Threat to Leak Data
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2023/03/14/has-amazons-ring-been-hacked-ransomware-gang-posts-threat-to-leak-data/?sh=971b0ae6130c
Notable Mentions:
- Fortinet: New Fortios Bug Used as Zero-Day to Attack Govt Networks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-new-fortios-bug-used-as-zero-day-to-attack-govt-networks/
- UK Bans TikTok From Government Devices With Immediate Effect
- thttps://www.engadget.com/uk-bans-tiktok-from-government-devices-with-immediate-effect-142516712.html?src=rss
- Microsoft March 2023 Patch Tuesday Fixes 2 Zero-Days, 83 Flaws
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-march-2023-patch-tuesday-fixes-2-zero-days-83-flaws/
- Outlook for Android, iOS to Get Own Multi-Factor Authentication Capability This Month
- https://mspoweruser.com/outlook-multifactor-authentication-authenticator-lite/
AI Roundup:
- GPT4
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/14/23638033/openai-gpt-4-chatgpt-multimodal-deep-learning
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=outcGtbnMuQ&ab_channel=OpenAI
- Midjourney V5
- https://www.ghacks.net/2023/03/16/midjourney-v5-is-out-how-to-use-it/
- https://twitter.com/midjourney/status/1636130389365497857
Community Events:
- 3/20 - 3/21 In Person Event | MES Xchange Security: Indianapolis, IN
- 3/22 - 3/23 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Buckhead, GA
- 3/24 @ 12:00 pm ET | Channel Engage: Incorporating Open AI into Managed Services: Opportunities and Challenges
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 54 with Emilio Garcia of Tier2Technologies
- 3/22 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Connecting the Dots: A Holistic Approach to Resolving Network and SaaS Issues
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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-
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0:00 Teaser
0:58 Intro Banter
4:59 6 Reasons Silicon Valley Bank Failed and What Business Leaders Should Do About It
10:49 Google Joins the Generative AI Parade With New Previews
16:52 Has Amazon’s Ring Been Hacked? Ransomware Gang Posts Threat to Leak Data
21:42 Notable Mentions
26:06 AI Roundup
29:27 Sign-off
31:27 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch, Ray and Tony sit down with VP of Cybersecurity Programs & Executive Director and Chris Johnson, Cybersecurity & Compliance Strategist at CompTIA and writer, podcast, owner of Simplex-IT Bob Coppedge for a special report from the CompTIA Communities & Councils forum in Chicago, IL as well as additional notable mentions presented by Matthew F. Fox, Simon Escobar, and Phil Buck.
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Notable Mentions:
- GitHub 2FA begins March 13
- https://github.blog/2023-03-09-raising-the-bar-for-software-security-github-2fa-begins-march-13/
- GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles
- https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-explores-using-chatgpt-vehicles-2023-03-10
- Microsoft OneNote to get enhanced security after recent malware abuse
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-onenote-to-get-enhanced-security-after-recent-malware-abuse/
- Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11 slow file copy issues over SMB
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-finally-fixes-windows-11-slow-file-copy-issues-over-smb/
Resource of the week:
- 8 Things to Do with the Extra Hour of Daylight that Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur
- https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/8-ways-to-take-advantage-of-the-extra-daylight/446175
Community Events:
- 3/13 - 3/15 In Person Event | CompTIA Communities & Councils Forum: Chicago, IL
- 3/15 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
- 3/16 @ 1:00 pm ET | Practice Makes Perfect: How To Run a Tabletop Exercise Presented by Huntress
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | Technical Deficit Ep.7: Solving The Top 5 CyberDrain SysAdmin CTF Challenges with Kelvin Tegelaar
- 3/16 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 54 with Emilio Garcia of Tier2Technologies
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
Connect with our guests:
- Chris Johnson, Cybersecurity & Compliance Streategist, at CompTIA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjohnson1337msp/
- Bob Coppedge, Owner Simplex-It: simplex-it.com
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0:00 Intro
1:18 Chris Johnson Interview
9:05 Bob Coppedge Interview
15:35 Notable Mentions
19:20 Resource of the Week
19:59 Community Events
21:24 Sign-off
23:10 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover if AI looks like a bubble, the FBI investigating a data breach impacting U.S. House members and staff, and ransomware's favorite target: Critical Infrastructure and its industrial control systems.
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Story Links:
- AI Looks Like a Bubble
- https://every.to/napkin-math/ai-looks-like-a-bubble?utm_source=tldrnewsletter
- GetThread: https://www.loom.com/share/9e7b60cb1b2743b1b6bfbc7802eb6d70
- FBI Investigates Data Breach Impacting U.S. House Members and Staff
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-investigates-data-breach-impacting-us-house-members-and-staff/
- Ransomware's Favorite Target: Critical Infrastructure and Its Industrial Control Systems
- https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/ransomware-s-favorite-target-critical-infrastructure-and-its-industrial-control-systems
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Makes Outlook for Mac Free To Use
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/6/23626922/microsoft-outlook-mac-free-app
- Vulnerability CVE-2023-27532 in a Veeam Backup & Replication Component
- https://www.veeam.com/kb4424?ad=in-text-link
- Facebook, Microsoft, Google Most Targeted by Phishing Impersonation
- https://www.channelfutures.com/security/facebook-microsoft-google-most-targeted-by-phishing-impersonation
- IceFire Ransomware Now Encrypts Both Linux and Windows Systems
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/icefire-ransomware-now-encrypts-both-linux-and-windows-systems/
AI Round Up:
- Grammarly expands beyond proofreading with AI-powered writing
- https://www.engadget.com/grammarly-expands-beyond-proofreading-with-ai-powered-writing-140052437.html
- AI Roundup Ep. 1:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E-QXxOowno
Banter Story:
- Remote workers are adopting a new practice called ‘body doubling,’ in which they watch strangers work online
- https://fortune.com/2023/03/05/body-doubling-parallel-working-tiktok-trend/amp/
Community Events:
- 3/13 - 3/15 In Person Event | CompTIA Communities & Councils Forum: Chicago, IL
- 3/15 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
- 3/16 @ 1:00 pm ET | Practice Makes Perfect: How To Run a Tabletop Exercise Presented by Huntress
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | Technical Deficit Ep.7: Solving The Top 5 CyberDrain SysAdmin CTF Challenges with Kelvin Tegelaar
- 3/16 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 54 with Emilio Garcia of Tier2Technologies
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Teaser
0:47 Intro Banter
6:00 AI Looks Like a Bubble
12:03 FBI Investigates Data Breach Impacting U.S. House Members and Staff
17:11 Ransomware's Favorite Target: Critical Infrastructure and Its Industrial Control Systems
22:34 Notable Mentions
26:02 Feedback
26:36 AI Roundup
28:10 Community Events
29:34 Sign-off
31:30 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Biden's Cybersecurity strategy which calls for software liability, tighter critical infrastructure security, scammers exploit interest in ChatGPT with sophisticated investment scams, and why companies can’t stop using open source.
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Story Links:
- Biden's Cybersecurity Strategy Calls for Software Liability, Tighter Critical Infrastructure Security
- https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/bidens-cybersecurity-strategy-calls-for-software-liability-tighter-critical-infastructure-security
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/03/02/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-national-cybersecurity-strategy/
- Scammers Exploit Interest in ChatGPT With Sophisticated Investment Scams
- https://siliconangle.com/2023/03/06/scammers-exploit-interest-chatgpt-highly-sophisticated-investment-scams/
- Companies Can’t Stop Using Open Source
- https://www.infoworld.com/article/3689882/companies-cant-stop-using-open-source.html#tk.rss_all
- BidenCash Market Leaks Over 2 Million Stolen Credit Cards for Free
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bidencash-market-leaks-over-2-million-stolen-credit-cards-for-free/
- New TPM 2.0 Flaws Could Let Hackers Steal Cryptographic Keys
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tpm-20-flaws-could-let-hackers-steal-cryptographic-keys/
- Microsoft Releases Windows Security Updates for Intel CPU Flaws
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-security-updates-for-intel-cpu-flaws/
- Java 21 Set To Include Sequenced Collections, String Templates
- https://www.infoworld.com/article/3689880/java-21-set-to-include-sequenced-collections-string-templates.html#tk.rss_all
Resource of the Week:
- What’s New in Microsoft 365 | February 2023
- https://tminus365.com/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-february-2023/
Banter Story:
- Family raises 250-pound ‘dog’ for 2 years — then realizes it’s a bear
- https://nypost.com/2023/03/01/family-raises-dog-for-2-years-then-realizes-its-a-bear/
Community Events:
- 3/8 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP
- 3/8 - 3/9 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Washington, D.C.
- 3/8 In Person Event | Next Gen MSP Local: Pittsburgh, PA
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | 38 at 38 Ep. 10 with Matthew F. Fox
- 3/8 @ 1:00 pm ET | Technical Deficit Ep.7: Solving The Top 5 CyberDrain SysAdmin CTF Challenges with Kelvin Tegelaar
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:48 Intro Banter
4:32 Biden's Cybersecurity Strategy Calls for Software Liability, Tighter Critical Infrastructure Security
10:22 Scammers Exploit Interest in ChatGPT With Sophisticated Investment Scams
16:37 Companies Can’t Stop Using Open Source
22:18 Notable Mentions
26:00 Resource of the Week
26:45 Community Events
28:08 Sign-off
30:26 Outtakes
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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, LastPass says an employee’s home computer was hacked and corporate vault was taken, Microsoft already working on Windows 12 despite struggles pushing users to embrace Windows 11, and Dish networks confirms ransomware attack behind multi-day outage.
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Story Links:
- LastPass Says Employee’s Home Computer Was Hacked and Corporate Vault Taken
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/lastpass-hackers-infected-employees-home-computer-and-stole-corporate-vault/
- Microsoft Is Already Working on Windows 12 Despite Struggles Pushing Users To Embrace Windows 11
- https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-is-already-working-on-windows-12/
- Dish Network Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Multi-Day Outage
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dish-network-confirms-ransomware-attack-behind-multi-day-outage/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft PowerToys Adds ‘Paste As Plain Text’ and Mouse Jump Tools
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-powertoys-adds-paste-as-plain-text-and-mouse-jump-tools/
- OpenAI Launches APIs for ChatGPT and Whisper
- https://www.computerworld.com/article/3689868/openai-launches-apis-for-chatgpt-and-whisper.html#tk.rss_all
- Aruba Networks Fixes Six Critical Vulnerabilities in ArubaOS
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aruba-networks-fixes-six-critical-vulnerabilities-in-arubaos/
- Apple Doubles Investment in Its European Silicon Design Center
- https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/02/european-silicon-design-center
AI Round-Up:
- Snapchat is releasing its own AI chatbot powered by ChatGPT
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/27/23614959/snapchat-my-ai-chatbot-chatgpt-openai-plus-subscription
Banter Story:
- Microsoft Now Lets You Change Bing’s Chatbot Personality To Be More Entertaining
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/2/23621772/microsoft-bing-ai-chatbot-personality-toggle
Community Events:
- 3/5 - 3/7 In Person Event | Xchange: Orlando, FL
- 3/8 - 3/9 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Washington, D.C.
- 3/8 In Person Event | Next Gen MSP Local: Pittsburgh, PA
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 53 with Paco Lebron and Rick Smith of MSP Unplugged
- 3/3 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep.10 with Matthew F. Fox
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:51 Intro Banter
3:45 LastPass Says Employee’s Home Computer Was Hacked and Corporate Vault Taken
11:19 Microsoft Is Already Working on Windows 12 Despite Struggles Pushing Users To Embrace Windows 11
17:37 Dish Network Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Multi-Day Outage
24:54 Notable Mentions
29:15 AI Round Up
30:35 Community Events
32:45 Sign-off
34:41 Outtakes
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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, how an ‘Ethical Hacker’ was among Ransomware suspects cuffed by Dutch cops, Google has gotten so cheap, employees now have to share desks, and Stanford University discloses data breach affecting PhD applicants.
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Story Links:
- ‘Ethical Hacker’ Among #Ransomware Suspects Cuffed by Dutch Cops
- https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2023/02/25/dutch_ransomware_arrest_hacker/
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Google Has Gotten So Cheap, Employees Now Have To Share Desks
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/02/google-has-gotten-so-cheap-employees-now-have-to-share-desks
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Stanford University Discloses Data Breach Affecting PhD Applicants
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stanford-university-discloses-data-breach-affecting-phd-applicants/
Notable Mentions:
-
Microsoft Will Pay You if You Use Edge Instead of Chrome on Windows 11, Windows 10
- https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/02/26/microsoft-will-pay-you-if-you-use-edge-instead-of-chrome-on-windows-11-windows-10/
- Microsoft Fixes a Bug Offering Windows 11 Upgrades to Unsupported PCs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-bug-offering-windows-11-upgrades-to-unsupported-pcs/
- More Layoffs at Twitter, and Loyalist Esther Crawford Isn’t Spared
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/26/more-layoffs-at-twitter-and-loyalist-esther-crawford-isnt-spared
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TikTok Ban Hits EU Commission Phones As #Cybersecurity Worries Mount
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/tiktok-ban-hits-eu-commission-phones-cybersecurity-worries-mount
Resource of the week:
- Right Of Boom Takeaways
- Right of Boom conference was amazing - key takeaways : msp (reddit.com)
Community Events:
- 2/27 - 3/2 In Person Event | Nerdiocon: Cancun, MX
- 2/28 @ 1:00 pm ET | Creds and the Kill Chain Webinar Presented by SaaS Alerts
- 3/1 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
MSP Media Network Events:
- 3/2 @ 1:00 pm ET | Technical Deficit Ep.7: Solving The Top 5 CyberDrain SysAdmin CTF Challenges with Kelvin Tegelaar
- 3/2 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 53 with Paco Lebron and Rick Smith of MSP Unplugged
- 3/3 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep.10 with Matthew F. Fox
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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0:00 Teaser
0:46 Intro Banter
2:21 Ethical Hacker’ Among #Ransomware Suspects Cuffed by Dutch Cops
8:47 Google Has Gotten So Cheap, Employees Now Have To Share Desks
15:31 Stanford University Discloses Data Breach Affecting PhD Applicants
22:21 Notable Mentions
25:29 Resource of the Week
25:59 Community Events
27:25 Sign-off
29:58 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and special guest co-host Matthew F. Fox
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we touch on why employees are integrating with so many unsanctioned SaaS apps, Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months, and how 1 in 4 CISOs want to say Sayonara to Security.
Story Links:
- Why Are My Employees Integrating With So Many Unsanctioned SaaS Apps?
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/why-are-my-employees-integrating-with-so-many-unsanctioned-saas-apps-
- Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/21/activision-did-not-notify-employees-of-data-breach-for-months/
- 1 in 4 CISOs Wants to Say Sayonara to Security
- https://www.darkreading.com/risk/1-in-4-cisos-will-leave-cybersecurity-by-2025
Notable Mentions:
- Google resolves 10-hour issue that prevented Gmail from syncing with Outlook
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/22/23611175/gmail-app-outlook-hotmail-not-syncing-issues
- Google paid $12 million in bug bounties to security researchers
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-paid-12-million-in-bug-bounties-to-security-researchers/
- Fruit giant Dole suffers ransomware attack impacting operations
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fruit-giant-dole-suffers-ransomware-attack-impacting-operations/
- Windows 11 KB5022905 preview update released with 13 changes
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5022905-preview-update-released-with-13-changes/
AI Round-Up:
- Spotify’s latest feature gives you an AI-powered personal DJ
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/23/23610362/spotify-ai-dj-beta-announcement-custom-playlist-feature-personalized
Community Events:
- 2/27 - 3/2 In Person Event | Nerdiocon: Cancun, MX
- 2/28 @ 1:00 pm ET | Creds and the Kill Chain Webinar Presented by SaaS Alerts
- 3/1 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
MSP Media Network:
- 3/2 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 53 with Paco Lebron and Rick Smith of MSP Unplugged
- 3/3 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep.10 with Matthew F. Fox
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Matthew F. Fox:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewffox/
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0:00 Teaser
0:48 Intro Banter
3:00 Why Are My Employees Integrating With So Many Unsanctioned SaaS Apps?
8:49 Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months
14:46 1 in 4 CISOs Wants to Say Sayonara to Security
21:19 Notable Mentions
24:48 AI Round Up
26:25 Community Events
27:52 Sign-off
30:05 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Ray Orsini and special guest co-host Tom Lawrence
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest co-host Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems we touch on, the internet’s supreme court showdown is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher, GoDaddy joins the Dots and realizes it’s been under attack for three years, and the FBI is investigating a cybersecurity incident on its network.
Story Links:
- The Internet’s Supreme Court Showdown Is Here, and the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90851896/the-internets-supreme-court-showdown-is-here-the-stakes-couldnt-be-higher
- GoDaddy Joins the Dots and Realizes It’s Been Under Attack for Three Years
- GoDaddy reveals three years of ongoing attacks • The Register
- FBI Is Investigating a Cybersecurity Incident on Its Network
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-is-investigating-a-cybersecurity-incident-on-its-network/
Notable Mentions:
- Twitter Will Now Charge for SMS Two-Factor Authentication
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/17/23605073/twitter-blue-charge-sms-2fa
- Meta To Test Out Monthly Paid Verification Subscription Service
- https://www.axios.com/2023/02/19/meta-verified-paid-monthly-subscription-service
- Microsoft Outlook Flooded With Spam Due to Broken Email Filters
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-outlook-flooded-with-spam-due-to-broken-email-filters/
- Windows 11 Will Let You End Tasks Directly From the Taskbar
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-will-let-you-end-tasks-directly-from-the-taskbar/
Resource of the Week:
- GitHub Copilot Update Includes Security Vulnerability Filtering
- https://www.infoworld.com/article/3688269/github-copilot-update-includes-security-vulnerability-filtering.html#tk.rss_all
Community Events:
- 2/20 - 2/24 In Person Event | IT Nation Evolve: Phoenix, AZ
- 2/22 - 2/24 In Person Event | Right of Boom: Dallas, TX
- 2/22 - 2/23 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Newport Beach, CA
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | 38 at 38 Ep. 9 featuring Kyle Jackson of ConnectWise
- 3/2 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Ep. 53 with Paco Lebron and Rick Smith of MSP Unplugged
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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Tom Lawrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesystems/ https://www.youtube.com/@LAWRENCESYSTEMS
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0:00 Teaser
0:46 Intro Banter
4:07 The Internet’s Supreme Court Showdown Is Here, and the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
10:26 GoDaddy Joins the Dots and Realizes It’s Been Under Attack for Three Years
17:05 FBI Is Investigating a Cybersecurity Incident on Its Network
22:36 Notable Mentions
25:17 Resource of the Week
25:50 Community Events
27:21 Sign-off
29:11 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover how the Bing Chatbot freakouts show AI’s wild side, Reddit hack shows limits of MFA, the strengths of security training and NameCheap’s email hacked to send Metamask, DHL Phishing emails.
Learn from our sponsor:
- MSPGeekCon: https://mspgeekcon.com/
Story Links:
- Bing Chatbot’s Freakouts Show AI’s Wild Side
- https://www.axios.com/2023/02/16/bing-artificial-intelligence-chatbot-issues
- Reddit Hack Shows Limits of MFA, Strengths of Security Training
- https://www.darkreading.com/risk/reddit-hack-shows-limits-mfa-strengths-security-training
- NameCheap’s Email Hacked To Send Metamask, DHL Phishing Emails
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/namecheaps-email-hacked-to-send-metamask-dhl-phishing-emails
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Edge Update Starts Disabling Internet Explorer 11 Today
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-update-starts-disabling-internet-explorer-11-today/
- Microsoft: February Updates Break Some Windows Server 2022 VMs
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-february-updates-break-some-windows-server-2022-vms/
- Healthcare Giant CHS Reports First Data Breach in GoAnywhere Hacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/healthcare-giant-chs-reports-first-data-breach-in-goanywhere-hacks/
- NIST's New Crypto Standard a Step Forward in IoT Security
- https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/nists-new-crypto-standard-a-step-forward-in-iot-security
Ray’s Resource:
- https://sso.tax/
AI Round-Up:
https://the-decoder.com/controlnet-gives-you-more-control-over-stable-diffusions-creativity/
https://github.com/Mikubill/sd-webui-controlnet
Banter Story:
- My Password Manager was Hacked! How to Prevent a Catastrophe
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/my-password-manager-was-hacked-how-to-prevent-a-catastrophe/
Community Events:
- 2/20 - 2/24 In Person Event | IT Nation Evolve: Phoenix, AZ
- 2/22 - 2/24 In Person Event | Right of Boom: Dallas, TX
- 2/22 - 2/23 In Person Event | ASCII MSP Success Summit: Newport Beach, CA
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYMI | 38 at 38 Ep. 9 featuring Kyle Jackson of ConnectWise
- 3/2 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Ep. 53 with Paco Lebron and Rick Smith of MSP Unplugged
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
Connect with our guest:
- Phil Buck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-buck-7125a71a/
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0:00 Teaser
0:49 Intro Banter
3:43 Bing Chatbot’s Freakouts Show AI’s Wild Side
12:01 Reddit Hack Shows Limits of MFA, Strengths of Security Training
17:47 NameCheap’s Email Hacked To Send Metamask, DHL Phishing Emails
24:43 Notable Mentions
28:22 AI Round Up
29:43 Feedback
29:55 Community Events
31:38 Sign-off
34:24 Outtakes
A Valentine’s Special at The Tech Bar!
Join us Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 pm ET for a brand-new episode of The Tech Bar featuring The Tech Bar’s Valentine Cynthia Schreiner and Scott Davis of Quickpass.
Brace yourself for a night of fun conversations, fine drinks, and hearty laughter as our bar friends share their tales and compete in the epic games of the night.
Tune in live and chat with us during the show on YouTube and Facebook!
Connect with our guests:
Cynthia Schreiner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-schreiner/
Scott Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrdavispa/
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On today’s MSP Dispatch we cover, ConnectWise embraces OpenAI featuring special interviews with Kyle Jackson, Sr. Program Manager at ConnectWise Innovation and Jason Short, VP of Product for ConnectWise Automate. We also touch on MDF made easy with Heather K. Margolis, SVP of Marketing at 360insights.
Learn from our sponsor:
CyberDrain CTF: https://ctf.cyberdrain.com/
Story Links:
- ConnectWise Embraces OpenAI
- https://www.connectwise.com/platform/ai
- https://www.connectwise.com/company/press/releases/connectwise-integrates-with-openai-to-solve-complex-problems-and-save-time-for-msps
Notable Mentions:
- AI-Powered Bing Chat Spills Its Secrets via Prompt Injection Attack
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/ai-powered-bing-chat-spills-its-secrets-via-prompt-injection-attack/
- As Microsoft And Google Battle Over AI, Some Partners Are Already All-In On ChatGPT
- https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/as-microsoft-and-google-battle-over-ai-some-partners-are-already-all-in-on-chatgpt/1?itc=refresh
- Attacker Allure: A Look at the Super Bowl's Operational Cyber-Risks
- https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/super-bowl-operational-cyber-risks-attackers-allure
- Canonical Security Subscriptions for Ubuntu Linux Now Available
- https://www.infoworld.com/article/3686569/ubuntu-pro-security-subscriptions-for-linux-now-available.html#tk.rss_all
Resource of the Week:
- Microsoft Teams Premium Now Generally Available
- https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-premium-now-generally-available/ba-p/3699262
Banter Story:
- Best Superbowl Commercials
- https://theathletic.com/4160258/2023/02/12/best-and-worst-2023-super-bowl-commercials-ranking-the-ads-breaking-bad-caddyshack-diddy/
Community Events:
- 2/14 - 2/17 In Person Event | MSP Expo: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 2/16 - 2/17 In Person Event | Cybersecurity Expo: Phoenix, AZ
- 2/17 In Person Event | MSP Rescue: Chicago, IL
MSP Media Network Events:
- ICYM | 38 at 38 Ep. 9 featuring Kyle Jackson of ConnectWise
- 2/16 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 52 with Cynthia Schreiner of Quickpass
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our featured guests!
- Kyle Jackson, Sr. Program Manager, ConnectWise Innovation:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefsteward/
- Jason Short, VP of Product, ConnectWise Automate:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshort/
- Heather K. Margolis, SVP Marketing at 360insights
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkmargolis/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherk.margolis
- https://www.360insights.com/
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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0:00 Teaser
1:08 Intro Banter
4:18 ConnectWise Embraces OpenAI
16:37 MDF Made Easy with 360 Insights
29:45 Notable Mentions
33:06 Resource of the Week
34:00 Feedback
34:43 Community Events
36:16 Sign-off
38:14 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover ChatGPT-based MSAs, Alphabet Shares Dive After Google AI Chatbot Bard Flubs Answer in Ad and Top Cloud Security Threats in 2023 and How To Tackle Them.
Learn more from our sponsors:
- MSPGeekCon: https://mspgeekcon.com/
- CyberDrain CTF: https://ctf.cyberdrain.com/
Story Links:
- ChatGPT-based MSAs
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/please-use-chatgpt-your-next-agreement-because-i-have-brad-gross/
- Alphabet Shares Dive After Google AI Chatbot Bard Flubs Answer in Ad
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-ai-chatbot-bard-offers-inaccurate-information-company-ad-2023-02-08/
- https://www.engadget.com/google-bard-chatbot-false-information-twitter-ad-165533095.html
- Top Cloud Security Threats in 2023 and How To Tackle Them
- https://venturebeat.com/security/top-cloud-security-threats-in-2023-and-how-to-tackle-them/
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft Will Wipe Free Teams Business Users’ Data if They Don’t Upgrade to a Paid Tier
- https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-teams-free-classic-retirement-no-data-180521994.html
- CISA Releases Recovery Script for Victims of ESXiArgs Ransomware
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cisa-releases-recovery-script-for-victims-of-esxiargs-ransomware
- Twitter Expands Tweet Character Limit Massively
- https://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/twitter-expands-tweet-character-limit-massively/
- Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown Hits Canada, but Not the US — Yet
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23591364/netflix-password-sharing-new-countries-paid-extra-members
AI Round Up:
- The Original Startup Behind Stable Diffusion Has Launched a Generative AI for Video
- https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/02/06/1067897/runway-stable-diffusion-gen-1-generative-ai-for-video/
Banter Story:
- 7 Strategies to Deal More Effectively with Frustrating Team Members
- https://www.inc.com/martin-zwilling/7-strategies-to-deal-more-effectively-with-frustrating-team-members.htm
Community Events:
- 2/14 - 2/17 In Person Event | MSP Expo: Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 2/16 - 2/17 In Person Event | Cybersecurity Expo: Phoenix, AZ
- 2/17 In Person Event | MSP Rescue: Chicago, IL
MSP Media Network:
- 2/16 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 52 with Cynthia Schreiner of Quickpass
- 3/2 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 53 with Rick Smith and Paco Lebron of MSP Unplugged
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our featured guest:
- Bradley Gross:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleygross/
- https://bradleygross.com/
Connect with our hosts:
-
Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
-
Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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0:00 Teaser
0:48 Intro Banter
3:36 ChatGPT-based MSAs
14:41 Alphabet Shares Dive After Google AI Chatbot Bard Flubs Answer in Ad
21:15 Top Cloud Security Threats in 2023 and How To Tackle Them
26:49 Notable Mentions
30:35 AI Round Up
31:38 Feedback
32:10 Community Events
34:09 Sign-off
36:42 Outtakes
Are you having trouble explaining the significance of cybersecurity to your clients?
It's time to elevate your MSP game and secure your place in the cybersecurity conversation.
In an industry where attack vectors are constantly changing and becoming more advanced, it is key that MSPs are equipped with the right tools to protect themselves and their customers. What most will fail to do, however, is effectively communicate why cybersecurity is so vital, and how being proactive may be the most important solution
Tune in live for a thought-provoking discussion hosted by Jimmy Hatzell, VP of Revenue at Quickpass and our CEO Ray Orsini to learn:
• How to effectively communicate the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and solutions to your customers.
• Increase demand and improve end-user adoption by learning from industry leaders on the most effective communication strategies.
Take control of the conversation on cybersecurity and set yourself apart from your competition. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and improve your communication skills.
The event will be hosted live on February 8th at 2:00 pm EST on our YouTube Channel and Facebook Page!
Be sure to follow our guest on LinkedIn and ask some questions about the event!
Jimmy Hatzell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hatzell/
Quickpass Cybersecurity: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickpass-software/
Download the presentation: https://go.oit.co/Quickpass
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/22-Immutable-Laws-Marketing-Violate/dp/0887306667
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MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, how Kaseya Calls New Partner Program Just One of Many Investments in MSP Success, FTC Could File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon and Tech’s Grip on Largest Office Leases Loosens.
Learn more from our sponsors:
- CyberDrain CTF: https://ctf.cyberdrain.com/
- MSPGeekCon: https://mspgeekcon.com/
Story Links:
- Kaseya Calls New Partner Program Just One of Many Investments in MSP Success
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-calls-new-partner-program-just-one-many-investments-msp-success
- FTC Could File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon
- https://siliconangle.com/2023/02/03/report-ftc-file-antitrust-lawsuit-amazon/
- Tech’s Grip on Largest Office Leases Loosens
- https://www.axios.com/2023/02/06/tech-finance-offices
Notable Mentions:
- Microsoft 365 Trial Offer Blocks Access to Windows 10 Desktops
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-trial-offer-blocks-access-to-windows-10-desktops/
- Dell to Layoff 6,650 Employees As Demand for PCs Plummets
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/6/23587401/dell-employees-layoffs-tech-recession-falling-pc-laptop-sales
- Comet Backup Overcharges
- https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/10s6wju/did_anyone_else_with_with_comet_backup_just_have/
- Netflix Rescinds Password Crackdown
- https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-us-mistake/
Resource of the week:
- MITRE Releases Tool to Design Cyber-Resilient Systems
- https://www.darkreading.com/dr-tech/mitre-releases-tool-to-design-cyber-resilient-systems
Banter Story:
- The ChannelPro Network Announces Annual Peer of the Year Award
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-network-announces-annual-peer-year-award-0
Community Events:
- 2/8 - 2/9 In Person Event | Cyber Insurance Bootcamp Presented by Bering McKinley: Chicago, IL
- 2/9 - 2/10 In Person Event | SMB Tech Fest Q1: Anaheim, CA
- 2/9 @ 1:00 pm ET | Understanding Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Presented by Huntress
MSP Media Network Events:
- 2/8 @ 2:00 pm ET | Partner First - Communicating Cybersecurity Programs That Generate Demand
- 2/16 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 52 with Cynthia Schreiner of Quickpass
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
-
Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
-
Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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0:00 Teaser
1:04 Intro Banter
4:07 Kaseya Calls New Partner Program Just One of Many Investments in MSP Success
9:32 FTC Could File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon
15:26 Tech’s Grip on Largest Office Leases Loosens
22:19 Notable Mentions
25:02 Resource of the Week
25:53 Feedback
26:27 Community Events
28:20 Sign-off
29:31 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
On this episode of MSP Dispatch, we cover how the creator of Gmail says ChatGPT might destroy Google within 2 years, Netflix password sharing is coming to an end, and how the Google Fi data breach lets hackers carry out SIM swap attacks.
Learn More from our sponsors:
MSPGeekCon: https://mspgeekcon.com/
Bering McKinley’s Cyber Insurance Bootcamp: https://education.beringmckinley.com/cyber-insurance-bootcamp-webinar-699/
Story Links:
- Gmail Creator Says ChatGPT Might ‘Destroy’ Google Within 2 Years
- https://bgr.com/tech/gmail-creator-says-chatgpt-might-destroy-google-within-2-years/
- https://www.oberlo.com.ph/statistics/how-does-google-make-money#:~:text=Google%20revenue%20breakdown%20(Q3%202022,%25)%20was%20from%20search%20ads.
- Netflix Password Sharing Comes to an End
- https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/netflixs-new-password-sharing-rules-are-toothless-for-now/
- Google Fi Data Breach Let Hackers Carry Out SIM Swap Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fi-data-breach-let-hackers-carry-out-sim-swap-attacks/
Notable Mentions:
- Layoff Updates: Sophos, Okta, Splunk, and Rivian
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/18/sophos-global-layoffs/
- https://www.crn.com/news/security/okta-lays-off-5-percent-of-staff
- https://siliconangle.com/2023/02/01/splunk-rivian-cut-jobs-amid-biggest-layoffs-since-end-dot-com-bubble/
- Pax8 Welcomes Rob Rae
- https://www.msptoday.com/topics/msp-today/articles/454825-pax8-expands-horizons-bringing-rob-rae-champion-msp.htm
- New DDoS-as-a-Service Platform Used in Recent Attacks on Hospitals
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ddos-as-a-service-platform-used-in-recent-attacks-on-hospitals/
- GoodRx Leaked Sensitive Health Information to Facebook and Google, FTC Alleges
- https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/01/goodrx-ftc-health-data-leak/
Resource of the week:
- ChatGPT Subscription Option
- https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/chatgpt-plus-premium-subscription-openai-ai#:~:text=OpenAI%20is%20offering%20a%20premium,response%20times%20by%20the%20chatbot
Banter Story:
- AI has been generating an endless Seinfeld episode for more than a month now
- https://www.avclub.com/seinfeld-nothing-forever-ai-chat-gpt-1850053210?fbclid=IwAR0xJILoES7zHn4ETCwAruQF0hBUnxzFjUTkvaLrIjq72jpwonm-zeKrzuI
Community Events:
- 2/8 - 2/9 In Person Event | Cyber Insurance Bootcamp Presented by Bering McKinley: Chicago, IL
- 2/9 - 2/10 In Person Event | SMB Tech Fest Q1: Anaheim, CA
- 2/9 @ 1:00 pm ET | Understanding Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Presented by Huntress
MSP Media Network Events:
- 2/3 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 9 featuring Kyle Jackson of ConnectWise
- 2/8 @ 2:00 pm ET | Partner First - Communicating Cybersecurity Programs That Generate Demand
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:46 Intro Banter
3:12 Gmail Creator Says ChatGPT Might ‘Destroy’ Google Within 2 Years
8:41 Netflix Password Sharing Comes to an End
14:48 Google Fi Data Breach Let Hackers Carry Out SIM Swap Attacks
19:59 Notable Mentions
23:26 Resource of the Week
23:51 Community Events
26:24 Sign-off
27:55 Outtakes
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On today’s MSP Dispatch, we cover how a senator pushes TikTok government-device ban enforcement, what the FBI’s Hive takedown means for the ransomware economy and the 2023 predictions for the Technology industry from Canalys.
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Story Links:
- Senator Pushes TikTok Government-Device Ban Enforcement
- https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/hawley-tiktok-government-device-ban-letter
- What the FBI’s Hive Takedown Means for the Ransomware Economy
- https://venturebeat.com/security/what-the-fbis-hive-takedown-means-for-the-ransomware-economy/
- Canalys Outlook: 2023 Predictions for the Technology Industry
- https://www.canalys.com/resources/Canalys-outlook-2023-predictions-for-the-technology-industry
Notable Mentions:
- Spyware Company NSO Group Tries to Makes Its Case in Washington
- https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/nso-ceo-spyware-washington-dc
- Elon Musk Meets With GOP Leaders, Including McCarthy, at U.S. Capitol
- https://www.axios.com/2023/01/27/elon-musk-kevin-mccarthy-us-capitol
- Researchers Discover New PlugX Malware Variant Spreading via Removable USB Devices
- https://thehackernews.com/2023/01/researchers-discover-new-plugx-malware.html
- Chinese Search Giant Baidu To Launch ChatGPT-Style Bot
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-30/chinese-search-giant-baidu-to-launch-chatgpt-style-bot-in-march?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Banter Story:
- Microsoft, GitHub, and OpenAI Ask Court To Throw Out AI Copyright Lawsuit
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/28/23575919/microsoft-openai-github-dismiss-copilot-ai-copyright-lawsuit
Resource of the week:
- January Changes for M365
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6NVEL0z2jY&ab_channel=T-Minus365
Community Events:
- 2/1 - 2/2 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Dallas, TX
- 2/1 - 2/3 In Person Event | ZeroTrust World: Champions Gate, FL
- 2/8 - 2/9 In Person Event | Cyber Insurance Bootcamp Presented by Bering McKinley: Chicago, IL
MSP Media Network Events:
- 2/2 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 51 with Tom Lawrence and Brett Chittum
- 2/3 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 9 featuring Kyle Jackson of ConnectWise
- Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Teaser
0:47 Intro Banter
5:03 Senator Pushes TikTok Government-Device Ban Enforcement
10:55 What the FBI’s Hive Takedown Means for the Ransomware Economy
16:22 Canalys Outlook: 2023 Predictions for the Technology Industry
22:43 Notable Mentions
26:25 Resource of the Week
26:52 Feedback
27: 40 Community Events
30:08 Sign-off
32:49 Outtakes
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Story Links:
- Microsoft Restores Cloud Services After Global Outage
- https://businessplus.ie/news/microsot-clouds-services-restored/
- Over 4,500 WordPress Sites Hacked to Redirect Visitors to Sketchy Ad Pages
- https://thehackernews.com/2023/01/over-4500-wordpress-sites-hacked-to.html
- NYSE Mayhem Traced to a Staffer Who Left a Backup System Running
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-25/nyse-mayhem-traced-to-a-staffer-who-left-a-backup-system-running
Notable Mentions:
- Nvidia’s Eye-Contact AI Is Its Creepiest Update Yet
- https://www.polygon.com/23571376/nvidia-broadcast-eye-contact-ai
- LastPass Response to Recent Security Incident
- https://www.goto.com/blog/our-response-to-a-recent-security-incident?mkt_tok=Njc3LVhOVS0yMDMAAAGJf4ToS42n0eSKEc-1AfnmDU_UUkkKO0V3Kj_IY8V1mWWCNh5Rj43wEQR0GQfqi_Jw9rmEDkZm3vBB7waQE5Y_DbI_X5JPHZ7KnZHpAy3nWlWswyuQ
- IBM Cuts 3,900 Jobs, Misses Annual Cash Target
- https://www.reuters.com/technology/ibm-reports-highest-annual-revenue-growth-decade-2023-01-25/
- New Stealthy Python RAT Malware Targets Windows in Attacks
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-stealthy-python-rat-malware-targets-windows-in-attacks/
Resources of the Week:
- Microsoft Ticking Timebombs Thread
- https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/10dvneq/microsoft_ticking_timebombs_january_2023_edition/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
- 2023 JCDC Planning Agenda
- https://www.cisa.gov/2023-jcdc-planning-agenda
- Scientists Create Shapeshifting Humanoid Robot That Can Liquefy And Reform
- https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-create-shapeshifting-humanoid-robot-that-can-liquefy-and-reform
Community Events:
- 1/27 @ 11:00 am ET | January Channel Pitch Presented by The Channel Program
- 2/1 - 2/2 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Dallas, TX
- 2/1 - 2/3 In Person Event | ZeroTrust World: Champions Gate, FL
MSP Media Network Events:
- MSP Dispatch, every Tuesday and Friday at 10 AM Eastern
- 2/2 @ 6:30 pm Eastern, The Tech Bar opens it’s doors again for episode 51 featuring Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems
- 2/3 @ 5:00 pm ET, Kyle Jackson of ConnectWise joins Aaron Bolton for episode 9 of 38 at 38
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0:00 Teaser
1:06 Intro Banter
3:39 Microsoft Restores Cloud Services After Global Outage
9:13 Over 4,500 WordPress Sites Hacked to Redirect Visitors to Sketchy Ad Pages
14:54 NYSE Mayhem Traced to a Staffer Who Left a Backup System Running
20:02 Notable Mentions
23:38 Resource of the Week
25:02 Feedback
25:25 Community Events
27:08 Sign-off
29:02 Outtakes
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In today’s MSP Dispatch we touch on the Data Of 500 Million WhatsApp Users Leaked and is up for sale online, Voice-Scamming Site 'iSpoof' Shut Down, 100s Arrested, and how A Twitter Executive Got A Court Injunction To Prevent Elon Musk From Firing Her.
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Story Links:
- Data Of 500 Million WhatsApp Users Leaked, Up For Sale Online
- https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/whatsapp-data-leaked-data-phone-numbers-of-500-million-whatsapp-users-leaked-up-for-sale-online-report-3558403
- Voice-Scamming Site 'iSpoof' Shut Down, 100s Arrested
- https://www.pcmag.com/news/voice-scamming-site-ispoof-shut-down-100s-arrested
- A Twitter Executive Got A Court Injunction To Prevent Elon Musk From Firing Her
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/26/23479275/twitter-executive-court-injunction-elon-musk-fired-sinead-mcsweeney
Notable Mentions:
- New Windows Server Updates Cause Domain Controller Freezes, Restarts
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-server-updates-cause-domain-controller-freezes-restarts/
- Windows 11 Is Getting a VPN Status Indicator In The Taskbar
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-is-getting-a-vpn-status-indicator-in-the-taskbar
- Google Pushes Emergency Chrome Update To Fix 8th Zero-Day in 2022
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-pushes-emergency-chrome-update-to-fix-8th-zero-day-in-2022/
- 5.4 Million Twitter Users' Stolen Data Leaked Online — More Shared Privately
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/54-million-twitter-users-stolen-data-leaked-online-more-shared-privately/
Community Events:
- 11/30 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
- 12/2 In Person Event | CompTIA Global Space Summit: Washington, DC
- 12/2 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 12/2 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 7
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In today’s MSP Dispatch Thanksgiving Special we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from the top of the show banter, our Special Reports, and Feedback from you!
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- 12/2 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 12/2 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 7
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0:00 Intro
2:28 Best of the Banter
12:04 Special Reports
17:04 Feedback
21:33 Community Events
22:47 Sign-off
24:29 Outtakes
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In this special report edition of MSP Dispatch, Ethan Tancredi | Sales Engineer at Huntress joins us to discuss the newest threat advisory from Huntress, where Qakbot has been spreading like wildfire.
- Threat Advisory: Qakbot Activity Is Rising
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/threat-advisory-qakbot-activity-is-rising
- Neighborhood Watch Program Blog
- https://www.huntress.com/blog/introducing-the-huntress-neighborhood-watch-program
- Huntress Upcoming Events:
- https://www.huntress.com/resources/upcoming-events
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In today’s MSP Dispatch we touch on why the four-day week is rocking the world of work, Twitter source code indicates end-to-end encrypted DMs are coming, and how Technology spending on businesses will rise next year.
Story Links:
- 4 Day Work Weeks Better for Everyone
- https://www.zdnet.com/in-depth/innovation/less-is-more-why-the-four-day-week-rocking-the-world-of-work/
- Encrypted Twitter DMs Incoming
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-source-code-indicates-end-to-end-encrypted-dms-are-coming/
- Where Businesses Will Spend Money
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/technology-spending-will-rise-next-year-and-this-old-favourite-is-still-a-top-priority/
Notable Mentions:
- Google Rolls Out Privacy Sandbox in Android 13
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-to-roll-out-privacy-sandbox-on-android-13-starting-early-2023/
- MS Fixes Windows 10 Freezes
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-bug-behind-windows-10-freezes-desktop-issues/
- Caja China (Chinese Box) https://lacajachina.com/
Community Events:
- 11/23 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
- 11/23 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Managed Compliance: Selling VoIP Has Never Been Easier
- 11/25 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Thanksgiving Special Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 11/25 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
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0:00 Intro
4:12 4 Day Work Weeks Better for Everyone
11:00 Encrypted Twitter DMs Incoming
17:04 Where Businesses Will Spend Money
23:03 Notable Mentions
24:44 Community Events
26:06 Sign-off
27:41 Outtakes
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In today’s MSP Dispatch we touch on Elon Musk tells Twitter staff they should choose to work hard or hit the road, Thousands of Amazon RDS Snapshots Are Leaking Corporate PII, and Google Pays Record-Setting $391.5M Settlement.
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Story Links:
- Elon: Work Hard or GTFO
- https://siliconangle.com/2022/11/16/elon-musk-tells-twitter-staff-choose-work-hard-hit-road/
- Amazon RDS Snapshots Leaking PII
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/thousands-amazon-rds-snapshots-leaking-corporate-pii
- Google Pays Record-Setting $391.5M Settlement
- https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/google-3915m-record-setting-us-consumer-privacy-settlement
Notable Mentions:
- DuckDuckGo Lets Android Users Block Apps
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-now-lets-all-android-users-block-trackers-in-their-apps/
- Windows 10 Preview with 10 Improvements
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5020030-preview-update-released-with-ten-improvements/
Community Events:
- 11/18 @ 11:00 am ET | Channel Pitch: November Presented by The Channel Program
- 11/22 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 11/23 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
- 11/23 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: Managed Compliance: Selling VoIP Has Never Been Easier
- 11/25 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Thanksgiving Special Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Intro
3:31 Elon: Work Hard or GTFO
9:36 Amazon RDS Snapshots Leaking PII
16:24 Google Pays Record-Setting $391.5M Settlement
22:08 Notable Mentions
24:22 Community Events
25:49 Sign-off
27:34 Outtakes
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In today’s MSP Dispatch we bring you special interviews with Tony Thomas, VP of Strategy and Nick Gabel, Online Community Manager at ConnectWise live from IT Nation Connect 2022: Orlando, FL.
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- 11/18 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Warp Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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In today’s MSP Dispatch we touch on 130 Dropbox GitHub repos compromised, IT Glue subdomain takeover and Apple’s budget slashes and hiring freezes.
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Story Links:
- 130 Dropbox GitHub Repos Compromised
- https://siliconangle.com/2022/11/03/130-dropbox-github-repositories-compromised-successful-phishing-attack/
- IT Glue Subdomain Takeover
- https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/yj7jvr/itgluekaseya_hack_again/
- Apple Budget Slashes and Hiring Freezes
- https://9to5mac.com/2022/11/02/apple-hiring-freeze-budgets-report/?utm_source=tldrnewsletter
Notable Mentions:
- M365 Oreo Snack Break
- https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/22441-oreo-microsoft-365-collaborate-on-cookie-snack-break?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew
- Google AI Unleashed
- https://www.axios.com/2022/11/03/google-artificial-intelligence
- Chinese Mob Cambodian Slaves
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/chinese-mob-100k-slaves-cambodian-cybercrime-mills
- TikTok Is Unacceptable Security Risk
- https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2022/07/tiktok-is-unacceptable-security-risk-and-should-be-removed-from-app-stores-says-fcc
Community Events:
- 11-7 - 11/9 Acronis CyberFit Summit 2022: Miami Beach, FL
- 11/9 - 11/11 In Person Event | IT Nation Connect by ConnectWise: Orlando, FL
- 11/9 @ 9:00 pm ET | The Tech Bar and MSPGeek Family Reunion at IT Nation Connect 2022
- 11/11 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 11/14 - 11/16 @ 12:00pm ET | Hack_it 22 Presented by Huntress
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0:00 Intro
4:07 130 Dropbox GitHub Repos Compromised
9:15 IT Glue Subdomain Takeover
15:11 Apple Budget Slashes and Hiring Freezes
21:33 Notable Mentions
26:16 Community Events
28:27 Sign-off
31:24 Outtakes
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In today’s MSP Dispatch we touch on a new open source tool that scans S3 buckets, Amazon to open a satellite factory, VR job interviews, Elon Musk changing the Twitter homepage and NSA shares supply chain security tips.
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Story Links:
- New Open Source Tool Scans S3 Buckets
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-open-source-tool-scans-public-aws-s3-buckets-for-secrets/
- Amazon to Open New Satellite Factory
- https://siliconangle.com/2022/10/28/amazon-open-new-internet-satellite-factory/
- VR Job Interviews
- https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63311886
Notable Mentions:
- Elon Changes Twitter Homepage
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/30/23430008/elon-musk-twitter-homepage-subscriptions-changes
- NSA Shares Supply Chain Security Tips
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nsa-shares-supply-chain-security-tips-for-software-suppliers/
Community Events:
- 11/4 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 6 featuring Daniel Lora
- 11/7 - 11/9 In Person Event | Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 Miami Beach, FL
- 11/8 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 11/9 - 11/11 In Person Event | IT Nation Connect by ConnectWise Orlando, FL
- 11/11 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Intro
4:13 New Open Source Tool Scans S3 Buckets
8:59 Amazon to Open New Satellite Factory
14:12 VR Job Interviews
19:13 Notable Mentions
21:10 Community Events
22:32 Sign-off
24:30 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
In today’s MSP Dispatch featuring special guest John Hammond of Huntress, we touch on ConnectWise Fixing RCE Bug, The Great Resignation Cooling Off, Ransomware Evolution, and the recent Instagram Outage.
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Story Links:
- CW Fixes RCE Bug
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-fixes-rce-bug-exposing-thousands-of-servers-to-attacks/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnS9o9E7rhY&ab_channel=JohnHammond
- Great Resignation Cooling Off
- https://www.axios.com/2022/10/31/great-resignation-tech-jobs-decline
- Ransomware Evolution
- https://siliconangle.com/2022/10/31/ransomware-gangs-evolve-fight-cybercrime-ramps/
Notable Mentions
- Instagram Outage
- https://9to5mac.com/2022/10/31/instagram-account-down-outage/
- Twitter Verification Revamped
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/elon-musk-says-twitter-verification-is-being-revamped-so-what-would-you-pay-for-a-blue-tick/
Community Events:
- 11/1 10:30 am ET Channel Program Pitch It All Star Panel feat. Daymond John
- 11/2 - 11/3 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forums 2022: Southwest
- 11/4 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 11/4 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 6 featuring Daniel Lora
- 11/7 - 11/9 In Person Event | Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 Miami Beach, FL
- 11/9 - 11/11 In Person Event | IT Nation Connect by ConnectWise Orlando, FL
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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- John Hammond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhammond010/
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0:00 Intro
2:20 CW Fixes RCE Bug
9:51 Great Resignation Cooling Off
15:38 Ransomware Evolution
20:04 Notable Mentions
21:32 Community Events
23:34 Sign-off
25:34 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
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In today’s MSP Dispatch, we touch on the future of Apple products moving to the USB-C Standard, growth of the US GDP in the third quarter, and Microsoft’s move to combine many of its existing tools into a new system optimization program called ‘PC Manager.’
Find more info and sign up for MSPGeekCon at https://MSPGeekCon.com
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Story Links:
- Apple to Drop Lightning in Future
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/10/apple-confirms-it-will-leave-lightning-behind-in-future-iphones/
- US GDP Q3 Report
- https://www.axios.com/2022/10/27/us-gdp-third-quarter-report
- Microsoft Testing System Optimizer App
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-testing-a-windows-pc-manager-system-optimizer-app/
Notable Mentions
- Windows Javascript Zero Day
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploited-windows-zero-day-lets-javascript-files-bypass-security-warnings/
- Google Play Store Malware 20 Million Downloads
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-adware-apps-in-google-play-downloaded-over-20-million-times/
- MS Windows Fixes Driver Blocklist Issue
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-vulnerable-driver-blocklist-sync-issue/
- Cryptojacking More Profitable than Ransomware
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/bigger-than-ransomware-cryptojacking-is-the-new-money-maker/
Community Events:
- 11/1 10:30 am ET Channel Program Pitch It All Star Panel feat. Daymond John
- 11/1 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 11/2 - 11/3 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forums 2022: Southwest
- 11/4 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 11/7 - 11/9 In Person Event | Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 Miami Beach, FL
- 11/9 - 11/11 In Person Event | IT Nation Connect by ConnectWise Orlando, FL
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Intro
3:47 Apple to Drop Lightning in Future
9:26 US GDP Q3 Report
14:52 Microsoft Testing System Optimizer App
20:40 Notable Mentions
23:42 Feedback
25:20 Community Events
27:22 Sign-off
29:45 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
In today’s MSP Dispatch we cover Internet connectivity worldwide impacted by severed EU subsea cables, (ISC)² study finds an industry shortage of 3.4M cybersecurity workers, Health system data breach due to Meta Pixel hits 3 million patients and more!
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Story Links:
- Internet connectivity worldwide impacted by severed EU subsea cables
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/internet-connectivity-worldwide-impacted-by-severed-eu-subsea-cables/
- (ISC)² study finds an industry shortage of 3.4M cybersecurity workers
- https://siliconangle.com/2022/10/20/isc%C2%B2-study-finds-industry-shortage-3-4m-cybersecurity-workers/
- Health system data breach due to Meta Pixel hits 3 million patients
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/health-system-data-breach-due-to-meta-pixel-hits-3-million-patients/
- Microsoft data breach exposes customers’ contact info, emails
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-data-breach-exposes-customers-contact-info-emails/
- Microsoft is building an Xbox mobile gaming store to take on Apple and Google
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23411972/microsoft-xbox-mobile-store-games
- Microsoft improves the Windows Update experience in Windows 11
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-improves-the-windows-update-experience-in-windows-11/
- Verizon notifies prepaid customers their accounts were breached
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/verizon-notifies-prepaid-customers-their-accounts-were-breached/
Community Events:
- 10/25 - 10/26 In Person Event | CompTIA Fall Summit: Nashville, TN
- 10/25 - 10/27 In Person Event | 7FigureMSP Live: Orlando, FL
- 10/26 - 10/27 In Person Event | IoTSSA Cybersecurity Expo: Lancaster PA
- 10/28 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Intro
1:33 Internet Connectivity Worldwide Impacted by Severed EU Subsea Cables
5:46 (ISC)² study finds an industry shortage of 3.4M cybersecurity workers
9:25 Health system data breach due to Meta Pixel hits 3 million patients
14:02 Notable Mentions
17:06 Feedback
17:47 Community Events
19:20 Sign-off
20:37 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
In today’s MSP Dispatch we cover CISA US Gov Baselines for MS Products, Gen Z, Millennial Workers Are Bigger Cybersecurity Risks Than Older Employees, SpaceX’s satellite internet service is coming to planes with Starlink Aviation and more!
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Check out the 2022 Tech Tailgate at IT Nation Connect! https://techtailgate2022.com/
Story Links:
- CISA US Gov Baselines for MS Products
- https://www.cisa.gov/blog/2022/10/20/scuba-dives-deeper-help-federal-agencies-secure-their-cloud-environments-publishes#_ftn1
- https://cipp.app/
- Gen Z, Millennial Workers Are Bigger Cybersecurity Risks Than Older Employees
- https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/gen-z-millennial-workers-are-bigger-cybersecurity-risks-than-older-employees
- SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Service is Coming to Planes with Starlink Aviation
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23412393/starlink-aviation-spacex-satellite-internet-airplanes
- Windows 11 Terminal Default As Of 22H2
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-terminal-is-now-the-default-windows-11-22h2-console/
- Apache Commons Vulnerability
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/apache-commons-vulnerability-patch-but-dont-panic
- Cyber Attacks on Auto Dealers on the Rise
- https://www.msptoday.com/topics/msp-today/articles/453771-cyber-attacks-auto-dealers-the-rise.htm
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Internet connectivity worldwide impacted by severed EU subsea cables
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/internet-connectivity-worldwide-impacted-by-severed-eu-subsea-cables/
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Todd Kane Podcast: https://www.evolvedmgmt.com/podcast
- NASA Yeet Stickers
- https://www.lookhuman.com/design/414925-yeet-nasa-logo-parody/diecut-whi-sm
Community Events:
- 10/23 - 10/25 In Person Event | NexGen: Orlando, FL
- 10/25 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 10/25 - 10/26 In Person Event | CompTIA Fall Summit: Nashville, TN
- 10/25 - 10/27 In Person Event | 7FigureMSP Live: Orlando, FL
- 10/26 - 10/27 In Person Event | IoTSSA Cybersecurity Expo: Lancaster PA
- 10/28 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Intro
2:09 CISA US Gov Baselines for MS Products
7:58 Gen Z, Millennial Workers Are Bigger Cybersecurity Risks Than Older Employees
12:47 SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Service is Coming to Planes with Starlink Aviation
17:37 Notable Mentions
20:45 Feedback
21:51 Community Events
23:54 Sign-off
25:39 Outtakes
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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
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Check out the 2022 Tech Tailgate at IT Nation Connect! https://techtailgate2022.com/
Story Links:
- MS to Release Intune Premium Suite 2023
- https://petri.com/microsoft-intune-premium-suite-2023/
- Forti OS CVE Active Exploits (update from last episode)
- https://www.horizon3.ai/fortinet-iocs-cve-2022-40684/
- Metaverse Expected to be $1Bn Industry by 2030
- https://www.crn.com/news/computing/the-metaverse-will-turn-into-a-nearly-1b-industry-by-2030-report
- https://futurism.com/the-byte/metaverse-decentraland-report-active-users
- Firefox Free Number
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/13/23402171/firefox-relay-phone-masking-service-privacy-security
- Thoma Bravo to Acquire ForgeRock $2.3Bn
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/thoma-bravo-acquire-forgerock
- Musk Offers to Buy Twitter at Original Price
- https://channeldailynews.com/news/musk-offers-to-buy-twitter-at-the-original-price-if-twitter-drops-court-actions/78732
- Oblivion Mod Lets Players Order Pizza in Game
- https://gamerant.com/oblivion-mod-players-order-pizza-from-game/
Community Events:
- 10/17 @ 1:00 pm ET | The CyberCall Voice of the MSP (Kelvin, Ray & Kyle) - How to Communicate a Cyber Incident: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/cybercall/register?session=114
- 10/18 - 10/19 In Person Event | Pax8 Security Bootcamp: Denver, CO
- 10/18 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 10/19 - 10/20 In Person Event | SMB TechFest: Irvine, CA
- 10/19 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First: RPA for MSPs: Automating Your Manual and Time-Consuming Processes with Rewst
- 10/21 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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0:00 Intro
3:32 MS to Release Intune Premium Suite 2023
9:00 Forti OS CVE Active Exploits
14:41 Metaverse Expected to be $1Bn Industry by 2030
20:33 Notable Mentions
23:59 Community Events
26:00 Sign-off
28:01 Outtakes
In today's MSP Dispatch we cover IT Glue forced password resets cause chaos, US Airpot websites DDoS’d by Russian hackers, ESET Threat report T2 2022 and much more!
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
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Story Links:
- IT Glue Forced Password Resets Cause Chaos
- https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/xyq1al/itglue_recommends_changing_passwords_of_all_users/
- US Airport Websites DDoS’d by Russian Hackers
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-airports-sites-taken-down-in-ddos-attacks-by-pro-russian-hackers/
- ESET Threat Report T2 2022
- https://www.welivesecurity.com/2022/10/05/eset-threat-report-t2-2022
- https://www.welivesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/eset_threat_report_t22022.pdf
- 1 Million FB Users Compromised
- https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/meta-warns-as-many-as-one-million-facebook-users-that-their-logins-may-have-been-compromised
- Webcam Monitoring Violates Privacy per Dutch Court
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/10/23396461/remote-worker-webcam-on-all-day-dutch-court-employee-rights-privacy
- Fortinet CVE 2022-40684
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-admins-to-patch-critical-auth-bypass-bug-immediately/
- Samsung Phones Go Boom
- https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-phones-blowing-up-at-pandemic-rates-urging-return-of-removable-batteries-samsung-responds_id142922
Community Events:
- 10/10 - 10/12 In Person Event | GlueX: Miami Beach, FL
- 10/12 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
- 10/13 - 10/14 In Person Event | GrrCON: Grand Rapids, MI
- 10/14 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
Connect with our hosts:
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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- Jason Slagle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jslagle/
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0:00 Intro
3:09 IT Glue Forced Password Resets Cause Chaos
9:43 US Airport Websites DDoS’d by Russian Hackers
14:09 ESET Threat Report T2 2022
19:18 Notable Mentions
22:53 Community Events
24:14 Sign-off
25:30 Outtakes
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Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
In today's MSP Dispatch we cover Microsoft Exchange Server Zero Days, Half of CEOs Considering Workforce Reductions Soon and Defense Orgs Infiltrated Per CISA.
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Story Links:
- Exchange Server Zero Days
- https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/microsoft-updates-mitigation-for-exchange-server-zero-days
- Half of CEOs Considering Workforce Reductions Soon
- https://www.marketwatch.com/story/more-than-half-of-ceos-consider-workforce-reductions-over-the-next-6-months-and-remote-workers-may-be-the-first-go-to-11664907913
- Defense Orgs Infiltrated Per CISA
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/cisa-multiple-apt-groups-infiltrate-defense-organization
- Elon Wants Twitter (Again)
- https://techcrunch.com/2022/10/04/elon-intends-buy-twitter/?utm_source=tldrnewsletter
- USB-C Standard for IOS in 2024
- https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/274214/eu-usb-c-standard-charging-port-2024
- Competitive fishermen disqualified from Ohio tournament after getting caught adding weights to their fish
- https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/competitive-fisherman-disqualified-from-ohio-tournament-after-get-caught-adding-weights-to-their-fish/
Community Events:
- 10/7 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 5 featuring Tony Francisco
- 10/10 - 10/12 In Person Event | GlueX: Miami Beach, FL
- 10/12 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better Discussion Presented by Everything MSP
- 10/13 - 10/14 In Person Event | GrrCON: Grand Rapids, MI
- 10/14 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Intro
5:05 Exchange Server Zero Days
10:24 Half of CEOs Considering Workforce Reductions Soon
16:28 Defense Orgs Infiltrated Per CISA
20:48 Notable Mentions
21:37 Feedback
23:23 Community Events
24:41 Sign-off
26:02 Outtakes
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
In today's MSP Dispatch we cover Chaos Malware infecting Windows and Linux systems, Bosses who think work from home employees are slacking, and Akamai's discovery of 79M Malicious Domains in the first half of 2022.
Story Links:
- Chaos Malware Infects Windows and Linux
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-chaos-malware-infects-windows-linux-devices-for-ddos-attacks/
- Bosses Worked Up about WFH Slackers
- https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-ceo-says-bosses-are-scared-that-you-slack-off-while-working-from-home
- Akamai Detects 79M Malicious Domains in 1st Half 2022
- https://siliconangle.com/2022/09/28/akamai-detects-79m-malicious-domain-names-first-half-year/
- Better than JPEG
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/09/better-than-jpeg-researcher-discovers-that-stable-diffusion-can-compress-images/
- Understanding Microaggressions
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/understanding-microaggressions
- Should Hackers Have a Code of Conduct
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/should-hacking-have-a-code-of-conduct-
- Lazarus Hackers Drop macOS via Crypto.com Job Offers
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lazarus-hackers-drop-macos-malware-via-cryptocom-job-offers/
Community Events:
- 10 /3 - 10/6 In Person Event | UGM: Miami, FL
- 10/4 - 10/7 In Person Event | VISION’22: Dallas, TX
- 10/6 - 10/7 In Person Event | ASCII Success Cup: Dallas, TX
- 10/7 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
- 10/7 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 5 featuring Tony Francisco
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Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
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0:00 Intro
2:25 Chaos Malware Infects Windows and Linux
7:51 Bosses Worked Up about WFH Slackers
13:22 Akamai Detects 79M Malicious Domains in 1st Half 2022
19:43 Notable Mentions
23:52 Community Events
25:30 Sign-off
26:22 Outtakes
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In today’s MSP Dispatch we discuss Kaseya’s Disaster Response Team (DRT), Hurricane Ian, and Twitter failing to log out devices after passwords reset. Additionally, learn more about Meta being sued for avoiding Apple’s app privacy rules and Cryptominers hijacking $53 worth of system resources to earn $1.
Story Links:
- Kaseya DRT Response
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmsp/posts/1270906307042391/
- https://www.datto.com/categories/natural-disasters
- Hurricane Ian
- https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/09/as-a-meteorologist-hurricane-ian-is-the-nightmare-storm-i-worry-about-most/
- Twitter Failed To Log Out Devices After Password Reset
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-failed-to-log-you-out-of-all-devices-after-password-resets/
- Meta Sued for Avoiding Apple’s App Privacy Rules
- https://www.techdirt.com/2022/09/27/meta-sued-for-tap-dancing-around-apples-new-app-privacy-rules/
- Cryptominers Big $1 Payoff
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cryptominers-hijack-53-worth-of-system-resources-to-earn-1/
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0:00 Intro
3:33 Kaseya DRT Response
8:29 Hurricane Ian
14:09 Twitter Failed To Log Out Devices After Password Reset
20:11 Notable Mentions
22:53 Feedback
23:27 Community Events
24:51 Sign-off
26:04 Outtakes
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In Today’s MSP Dispatch We Discuss New Hacking Group “Metador” Lurking in ISP Networks for Months, Using Apprenticeship Programs to Fill Roles, and MSP Disruption with Marcus Olsen Featuring Special Guest Dave Sobel.
Story Links:
- Metador Lurking in ISP Networks for Months
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-hacking-group-metador-lurking-in-isp-networks-for-months/
- Using Apprenticeship Programs to Fill Roles
- https://www.inc.com/steven-i-weiss/apprenticeships.html
- MSP Disruption with Marcus Olsen by Dave Sobel
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FD85c5Nj-c&ab_channel=MSPRadio
- CISA Warns Critical RCE in ManageEngine
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-critical-manageengine-rce-bug-used-in-attacks/
- Starlink Available in All 7 Continents
- https://www.teslarati.com/starlink-covers-7-continents-antarctica/?utm_source=tldrnewsletter
- Win 11 Warns When Typing Your Password in Notepad
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-now-warns-when-typing-your-password-in-notepad-websites/
- 10 New Features in Outlook
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWAua9mPNWU&list=TLPQMjYwOTIwMjJh0hbvk2SplQ&index=3&ab_channel=MikeTholfsen
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- 9/29 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Ep. 44 with Vince Crisler of Dark Cubed
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0:00 Intro
2:43 Metador Lurking in ISP Networks for Months
7:15 Using Apprenticeship Programs to Fill Roles
12:54 MSP Disruption with Marcus Olsen by Dave Sobel
24:59 Notable Mentions
28:09 Feedback
30:51 Community Events
32:18 Sign-off
34:02 Outtakes
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In Today’s MSP Dispatch We Discuss Domain Shadowing Becoming More Popular Among Cybercriminals, CISA 311 Plan for Cyberattacks, Okta: Credential Stuffing Accounts for 34% of All Login Attempts.
Story Links:
- Domain Shadowing Becoming More Popular Among Cybercriminals
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/domain-shadowing-becoming-more-popular-among-cybercriminals/
- CISA 311 Plan for Cyberattacks Recommended by David Szpunar
- https://therecord.media/cisa-floats-plan-to-partner-with-local-universities-for-311-cyberattack-triage-service/
- Okta: Credential Stuffing Accounts for 34% of All Login Attempts
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/okta-credential-stuffing-accounts-for-34-percent-of-all-login-attempts/
- Microsoft Brings Zero Trust to Hardware
- https://www.darkreading.com/emerging-tech/microsoft-brings-zero-trust-to-hardware-in-windows-11
- 15-Year-Old Unpatched Python Vulnerability Potentially Affects Over 350,000 Projects
- https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/15-year-old-unpatched-python.html
- 2K Confirms It’s Support Desk was Hacked to Send Malware to Gamer
- https://www.engadget.com/2-k-confirms-support-desk-hacked-161530372.html
- Microsoft Azure CTO Shuns C and C++
- https://www.theregister.com/2022/09/20/rust_microsoft_c/
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0:00 Intro
3:06 Domain Shadowing Becoming More Popular Among Cybercriminals
8:16 CISA 311 Plan for Cyberattacks Recommended by David Szpunar
13:32 Okta: Credential Stuffing Accounts for 34% of All Login Attempts
18:23 Notable Mentions
22:32 Feedback
23:35 Community Events
24:30 Sign-off
27:15 Outtakes
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Today’s MSP Dispatch featuring Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Systems covers the recent Uber breach, How Marcus Olsen built a $36M not MSP, and how CrowdStrike plans to become a generational platform. Additionally, learn about IronNet Laying Off 35% of Staff, Revolut exposing data of 50k Users, Windows 10 KB5017308 causing issues with Group Policy settings, and Adobe to Acquire Figma for $20 Bn!
0:00 Intro
2:55 How Marcus Olsen Built a $36M Not MSP
8:16 How CrowdStrike plans to become a generational platform
13:20 Uber Breached Again
23:55 Notable Mentions
26:57 Feedback 27:23 Community Events
28:19 Sign-off
30:30 Outtakes
Story Links:
- How Marcus Olsen Built a $36M Not MSP
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XwWiZzEDPE&ab_channel=MSPRadio
- How CrowdStrike plans to become a generational platform
- https://siliconangle.com/2022/09/17/crowdstrike-plans-become-generational-platform/
- Uber Breached Again
- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/technology/uber-hacking-breach.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/technology/uber-hacking-breach.html
- https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/attacker-apparently-didnt-breach-single-system-pwn-uber
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dhJ3kccbnc&ab_channel=LawrenceSystems
- IronNet Lays Off 35% of Staff
- https://www.crn.com/news/security/ironnet-lays-off-35-percent-of-staff-raises-going-concern-red-flag
- Revolut Exposes Data of 50k Users
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revolut-hack-exposes-data-of-50-000-users-fuels-new-phishing-wave/
- KB 5017308 Breaking GPO
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-kb5017308-causing-issues-with-group-policy-settings/
- Adobe to Acquire Figma for $20 Bn
- https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/15/23354532/adobe-figma-acquisition-20-billion-official?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4
- Software engineers from big tech firms like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are paying at least $75,000 to get 3 inches taller, a leg-lengthening surgeon says
- https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-workers-paying-for-leg-lengthening-surgery-2022-9
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Today’s MSP Dispatch covers the Patagonia CEO giving away his $3Bn Company, the recent Zoom outage that affected thousands of users and Lorenz Ransomware Leverages Vulnerable VoIP. Additionally, learn why SSDs are more reliable than HDDs and details on the newest Windows Terminal Preview 1.16 release.
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0:00 Intro
3:09 Patagonia CEO Gives Away $3Bn Company
8:02 Zoom Outage Affects Thousands
12:39 Lorenz Ransomware Leverages Vulnerable VoIP
18:06 Notable Mentions
20:26 Feedback
22:12 Community Events
23:05 Sign-off 24:25 Outtakes
Story Links:
- Patagonia CEO Gives Away $3Bn Company
- https://www.edie.net/patagonia-to-redistribute-profits-to-environmental-and-social-causes/
- https://unofficialnetworks.com/2022/09/14/patagonia-founder-gives-away-company-2/
- Zoom Outage Affects Thousands
- https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/zoom-outage-hits-tens-of-thousands-of-users
- Lorenz Ransomware Leverages Vulnerable VoIP
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/lorenz-ransomware-smbs-mitel-voip-phone-systems
- SSDs More Reliable Than HDDs
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/09/five-years-of-data-show-that-ssds-are-more-reliable-than-hdds-over-the-long-haul/
- Windows Terminal Preview 1.16 Release
- https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/windows-terminal-preview-1-16-release/
Check out yesterday’s MSP Dispatch Special Report: SuperOps Marketing Efforts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4kb1bSI-RY
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Join us for this MSP Dispatch Special Report covering the recent controversial marketing efforts by SuperOps.ai. Ray Orsini interviews Matt Fox, Drew Hackworth, and Scott Serafin for their reactions on the Flash Mob that happened at DattoCon. Additionally, Ray interviews the CEO of SuperOps.ai, Arvind Parthiban, to get a direct response regarding the intentions behind this viral marketing campaign.
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0:00 Intro
0:54 MSP Reactions with Matt Fox and Drew Hackworth
8:56 MSP Reactions with Scott Serafin
13:56 Interview with SuperOps.ai CEO & Co-founder Arvind Parthiban
37:11 Sign-off
Open Letter to SuperOps.ai Reddit Post:
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Today’s MSP Dispatch covers the upcoming September releases for Windows 11 22H2, Intel raising its prices, 49ers getting hit with a Ransomware attack and more!
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0:00 Intro 3:42 49ers Couldn’t Block Ransomware 9:06 Windows 11 22H2 Releases Sept 13:12 Intel to Raise Prices 18:24 Notable Mentions 20:12 Feedback 20:47 Community Events 21:23 Sign-off 23:34 Outtakes
Story Links: 49ers Couldn’t Block Ransomware https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/san-francisco-49ers-blackbyte-ransomware-gang-stole-info-of-20k-people/ Windows 11 22H2 Releases Sept https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-22h2-here-are-the-new-features-coming-later-this-month/ Intel to Raise Prices https://www.hardwaretimes.com/intel-set-to-raise-prices-of-all-cpus-and-motherboards-by-10-20-from-next-month-report/ MS Fixed Blocked Logins https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-out-emergency-fix-for-blocked-windows-logins/ Cisco Won’t Fix EOL Routers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-won-t-fix-authentication-bypass-zero-day-in-eol-routers/ Fake Voice Steals $35 Million https://gizmodo.com/bank-robbers-in-the-middle-east-reportedly-cloned-someo-1847863805
Community Events: 9/13 - 9/16 In Person Event | MSP Summit: Orlando, FL 9/15 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 43 with Blaine Yeager and Blake Scott of Uptime VoIP 9/16 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network 9/16 - 9/18 @ In Person Event | Techcon Unplugged: Chicago, IL Connect with our hosts:
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Today’s MSP Dispatch covers everything you need to know about Apple’s recent iPhone 14 event, our thoughts on if prospective employers are asking too much and we answer the question, Is there a client size too small for MSPs? Additionally, get insight into the MSP Market, Hotels being knocked offline from cyber attacks, Microsoft basic authentication, and more!
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Story Links: Top Stories: Prospective Employers Asking Too Much: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/02/midjourney-artificial-intelligence-state-fair-colorado/ Everything You Need To Know About Apple Announcement https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/07/heres-everything-apple-announced-today-at-its-far-out-iphone-event/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/iphone-14-drops-the-sim-card-slot-heres-what-that-means/ Notable Mentions: MSP Market to Reach 77 Billion by 2030 https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-research/channel-report-mssp-market-expected-to-grow-to-77-billion-by-2030/ Hotels Knocked Offline from Cyberattack https://siliconangle.com/2022/09/07/intercontinental-hotels-group-systems-knocked-offline-following-cyberattack/ MS Basic Authentication Bye Bye https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/basic-authentication-deprecation-in-exchange-online-september/ba-p/3609437 Where MSPs Gather https://www.forrester.com/blogs/top-143-social-media-groups-for-msps-vars-and-tech-channel-professionals/ Banter Topics: Queen Elizabeth II has passed away https://www.royal.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-u5nd2GqNE&ab_channel=HalfasInteresting AI Generated Art Wins Award https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/02/midjourney-artificial-intelligence-state-fair-colorado/
Community Events: 9/11 - 9/13 In Person Event | dattoCON 22: Washington, DC 9/13 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network 9/13 - 9/16 In Person Event | MSP Summit: Orlando, FL 9/15 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 43 with Blaine Yeager and Blake Scott of Uptime VoIP 9/16 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network 9/16 - 9/18 @ In Person Event | Techcon Unplugged: Chicago, IL Connect with our hosts:
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Today’s MSP Dispatch covers an update from Apple to combat malware, an experience preview of Microsoft 365, and what to expect from Apple’s iPhone Event. Plus, a wildly unfortunate typo garners one crypto trader millions, some tips on defending against ransomware, and a few tales of techs who went rogue.
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0:00 Intro 3:06 Apple Anti-Malware Update 8:37 Experience Preview for M365 13:37 What to Expect from Apple’s iPhone Event 20:10 Notable Mentions 22:07 Community Events 22:54 Sign-off 25:19 Outtakes
Story Links: Crypto Whoops https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/31/23330458/crypto-dot-com-typo-mistake-refund-audit Apple Anti-Malware Update https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/apple-quietly-revamps-malware-scanning-features-in-newer-macos-versions/ Experience Preview for M365 https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-preview-of-experience-insights-for-microsoft-365/ba-p/3574383 What to Expect from Apple’s iPhone Event https://www.theverge.com/23309954/apple-iphone-14-event-rumors-announcements-airpods-pro-watch-ios-16-watchos-9
Notable Mentions Building a Defense Against Ransomware https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/building-defense-against-rise-ransomware When Techs Go Rogue https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/when-techs-go-rogue
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Today on MSP Dispatch, we talk about the acquisition of Wise-Sync by ConnectWise, Microsoft’s discovery of a TikTok Vulnerability, and Google launching an open source bug bounty program.
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0:00 Intro 2:50 ConnectWise Acquires Wise-Sync 8:35 Microsoft finds TikTok Vulnerability 13:59 Google Launches Open Source Bug Bounty Program 18:10 Notable Mentions 19:36 Community Events 20:21 Sign-off 22:24 Outtakes
Story Links:
Keanu Reeves reports on Teddy Bears
https://twitter.com/CBC/status/1303709748043415560
ConnectWise Acquires Wise-Sync https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/08/31/2508110/0/en/ConnectWise-Announces-Acquisition-of-Wise-Sync.html Microsoft finds TikTok Vulnerability https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/08/microsoft-finds-tiktok-vulnerability-that-allowed-one-click-account-compromises/ Google Launches Open Source Bug Bounty Program https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-launches-open-source-software-bug-bounty-program/
Notable Mentions:
Nvidia adds Green Screen Support for OBS https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/31/23330379/nvidia-broadcast-virtual-green-screen-obs-studio-support Channel Pro Network State of the Channel Survey Open https://www.channelpronetwork.com/form/2023-state-channel-survey
Community Events: 9/2 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 4 featuring Mario Gallego 9/6 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network 9/7 - 9/8 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum 2022: Washington, DC 9/8 - 9/9 In Person Event | Robin Robins Cyber Security Marketing Roadshow: Chicago IL, 9/9 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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In today’s MSP Dispatch, we discuss T-Mobile partnering with SpaceX to provide satellite-powered network connectivity, MSP Legislation Today and Tomorrow, the new trend of Quiet Quitting. Plus, NetDragon Websoft appoints Robot as CEO, BCM One sends notification of email breach, and more!
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0:00 Intro 2:39 Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries 8:47 T-Mobile partners with SpaceX to provide satellite-powered network connectivity 14:11 MSP Legislation Today and Tomorrow 19:37 Notable Mentions 22:39 Feedback 23:55 Community Events 25:32 Sign-off 26:31 Outtakes
Story Links: Quiet Quitting or Setting Boundaries https://www.businessinsider.com/is-quiet-quitting-new-genz-tiktok-millennial-boomer-2022-8 https://www.businessinsider.com/quiet-quitting-job-limits-companies-manager-employee-unpaid-work-2022-8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLxbq6vnGFY T-Mobile partners with SpaceX to provide satellite-powered network connectivity https://siliconangle.com/2022/08/26/t-mobile-partners-spacex-provide-satellite-powered-network-connectivity/ MSP Legislation Today and Tomorrow https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-guests/msp-regulations-what-legislation-exists-today-and-whats-on-the-horizon/ NetDragon Websoft appoints Robot as CEO? https://bitcoinist.com/metaverse-company-appoints-robot-as-ceo/ Learning to interact with the FBI with Special Agent in Charge Matthew J. DeSarno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ORvoWJtBeU
Learn more about the National Society of IT Service Providers: https://nsitsp.org/
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8/30 @ 2:00 pm ET | What Have You Done for Me Lately: Communicating the value of Cybersecurity in your QBRs | Presented by Huntress and Lifecycle Insights 8/30 – 9/1 Virtual Event | Battle Royale PitchIT Presented by The Channel Program 9/1 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 42 with Reid Wellock, Wes Spencer and Luke Walker 9/2 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network 9/2 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 4 featuring Mario Gallego
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In today’s MSP Dispatch, we discuss how MSP Marketplaces are changing channel dynamics for solution and service providers, the prospect of Microsoft offering NCE relief and the SolarWinds hackers gaining access to the powerful ‘MagicWeb” authentication bypass. Plus, more lessons in dealing with Ransomware, Plex’s data breach, Duck Duck Go’s new email protection service, and more.
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0:00 Intro 2:17 How MSP Marketplaces are Changing Channel Dynamics for Solution and Service Providers 7:52 Microsoft will Offer NCE Relief in October 13:48 Microsoft: SolarWinds hackers gain powerful 'MagicWeb' authentication bypass 19:48 Notable Mentions 24:02 Feedback 24:24 Community Events 26:31 Sign-off 28:02 Outtakes
Story Links:
Capitol Drops ‘Virtual Rapper’ FN Meka After Backlash Over Stereotypes https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/arts/music/fn-meka-dropped-capitol-records.html
How MSP Marketplaces are Changing Channel Dynamics for Solution and Service Providers https://www.msptoday.com/topics/msp-today/articles/453296-how-msp-marketplaces-changing-channel-dynamics-solution-service.htm
Microsoft will Offer NCE Relief in October https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/microsoft-will-offer-nce-relief-in-october-pax8-s-nick-heddy
Microsoft: SolarWinds hackers gain powerful 'MagicWeb' authentication bypass https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-solarwinds-hackers-gain-powerful-magicweb-authentication-bypass/
Notable Mentions:
This Company Paid a Ransom Demand. Hackers Leaked its Data Anyway https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-company-paid-a-ransom-demand-hackers-leaked-its-data-anyway/
Plex Warns Users to Reset Passwords after a Data Breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/plex-warns-users-to-reset-passwords-after-a-data-breach/
Anyone can Sign Up for DuckDuckGo’s Privacy-Protecting @duck.com Email Address https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/25/23318759/duckduckgo-email-protection-service-available-everyone-open-beta
Google Uncovers Tool Used by Iranian Hackers to Steal Data from Email Accounts https://thehackernews.com/2022/08/google-uncovers-tool-used-by-iranian.html
Community Events: 8/30 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network 8/30 @ 2:00 pm ET | What Have You Done for Me Lately: Communicating the value of Cybersecurity in your QBRs | Presented by Huntress and Lifecycle Insights 8/30 – 9/1 Virtual Event | Battle Royale PitchIT Presented by The Channel Program 9/1 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 42 with Reid Wellock, Wes Spencer and Luke Walker 9/2 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network 9/2 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 4 featuring Mario Gallego
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In today's Breaking News edition of MSP Dispatch, Ray and Tony review and discuss the Notice of Recent Security Incident just released by LastPass.
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0:00 Intro 0:29 Reading of LastPass's Notice of Recent Security Incident 2:16 Tony's Reaction 3:18 Ray's Reaction 4:11 Closing
Story Links: https://blog.lastpass.com/2022/08/notice-of-recent-security-incident/
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In today’s MSP Dispatch, we welcome special guest Jason Slagle of CNWR, Inc to discuss Everything You Need To Know About India’s New Guidelines Related to Cyber Incident Reporting by CERT-In, The Dark Web’s $300 Ransomware Programs Ransomware Attacks for $300, Huntress Neighborhood Watch acting on DIVD Findings and more!
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0:00 Intro 1:55 Huntress Neighborhood Watch on DIVD 6:05 $300 on The Dark Web can Destroy a Business 11:26 New Guidelines by CERT-In 12:35 Jason Slagle Interview 18:36 Notable Mentions 21:33 Feedback 23:04 Community Events 25:05 Sign-off 26:10 Outtakes
Story Links:
Huntress Neighborhood Watch acting on DIVD Findings http://www.huntress.com/neighborhood https://csirt.divd.nl/2022/08/10/Itarian-Full-Disclosure
MSP Dispatch Special Report: The Huntress Neighborhood Watch Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxb1dY0Rn2g
The dark web: where you can destroy a business for $300 https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/129543714/the-dark-web-where-you-can-destroy-a-business-for-300
Everything You Need To Know About India’s New Guidelines Related to Cyber Incident Reporting by CERT-In https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/everything-you-need-to-know-about-india-3138528/ WordPress sites hacked with fake Cloudflare DDoS alerts pushing malware https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-sites-hacked-with-fake-cloudflare-ddos-alerts-pushing-malware/ Infamous Lazarus hacking group targeting Mac users with fake job listings https://siliconangle.com/2022/08/18/infamous-lazarus-hacking-group-targeting-mac-users-fake-job-listings/ Patch Now: 2 Apple Zero-Days Exploited in Wild https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/patch-apple-zero-days-exploited
Community Events: 8/23 - 8/24 In Person Event | ASCII Success Summit: Miami, FL 8/24 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build It Better Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP 8/24 - 8/25 In Person Event | 7FigureMSP Live Event: Charlotte, NC 8/26 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network Connect with our hosts:
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- Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
Connect with our guest: Jason Slagle of CNWR, Inc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jslagle/ CNWR, Inc: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cnwr-inc/
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In today’s MSP Dispatch, we welcome special guest Wes Spencer of FifthWall Solutions to discuss the pitfalls of CyberSecurity insurance, plus we cover the new USB Rubber Duckies, what’s wrong with VPNs on iOS, and more.
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0:00 Intro 2:07 Rubber Duckies are Back 7:11 PC Store Told It Can't Claim Full Cyber-Crime Insurance 8:00 Wes Spencer Interview 12:43 iOS VPN Apps are Broken 19:48 Notable Mentions 21:03 Feedback 22:13 Community Events 24:04 Sign-off 25:06 Outtakes
Story Links: Rhythm Nation music video resonance 5400 RPM drives https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20220816-00/?p=106994 The new USB Rubber Ducky is more dangerous than ever https://www.theverge.com/23308394/usb-rubber-ducky-review-hack5-defcon-duckyscript PC Store Told It Can't Claim Full #Cyber-Crime Insurance after Social-Engineering Attack https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/16/social_engineering_cyber_crime_insurance/ Partner First | How to Leverage Cyber Insurance as a Risk Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taiPneoCJBE iOS VPN apps are broken, says security researcher, and Apple has known for years https://9to5mac.com/2022/08/18/ios-vpn-apps/ Update Chrome now to patch actively exploited zero-day (similar story as the one above) https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/08/update-chrome-now-to-patch-actively-exploited-zero-day/ TechCrunch launches TheTruthSpy #spyware lookup tool https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/17/thetruthspy-spyware-lookup-tool/
Community Events: 8/21 - 8/23 In Person Event | XChange: Denver, CO 8/23 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network 8/23 - 8/24 In Person Event | ASCII Success Summit: Miami, FL 8/24 - 8/25 In Person Event | 7FigureMSP Live Event: Charlotte, NC 8/26 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network Connect with our hosts:
- Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
- Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
Connect with our special guest, Wes Spencer of FifthWall Solutions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesspencer/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WesSpencer
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Join us for a new episode of MSP Dispatch as we discuss FIRST Releases Traffic Light Protocol Version 2.0 with important updates, Microsoft DART, Vendor Accountability and more!
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0:00 Intro 1:57 Traffic Light Protocol 2.0 7:34 Microsoft DART 14:12 Xcitium Vendor Accountability 20:38 Notable Mentions 22:22 Feedback 22:59 Community Events 24:56 Sign-off 25:27 Outtakes
Story Links: FIRST Releases Traffic Light Protocol Version 2.0 with important updates https://www.first.org/newsroom/releases/20220805 Ransomware is here and no one is ready. But Microsoft is here to help! https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-markets/europe/cloud-msp-suffers-cyberattack-outages-impact-uks-nhs-111-emergency-healthcare-system/ Microsoft D.A.R.T. https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2019/03/25/dart-the-microsoft-cybersecurity-team-we-hope-you-never-meet/ CompTIA ISAO https://connect.comptia.org/content/articles/what-is-an-isao Vendor Accountability https://imgur.com/a/0gIleE2 Melih Abdulhayoglu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melihabdulhayoglu/ Kyle Hanslovan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylehanslovan/ The State of SMB Cybersecurity in 2022 https://www.connectwise.com/globalassets/media/asset-docs/ebook/stateofsmbcybersecurity2022.pdf Zoom’s latest update on Mac includes a fix for a dangerous security flaw https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/14/23305548/zoom-update-macos-fix-dangerous-security-flaw-hackers
Community Events: 8/17 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP 8/18 In Person Event | Connect IT Local Presented by Kaseya 8/18 @ 11:00 am ET | August Channel Pitch Presented by The Channel Program 8/18 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First | How To Leverage Cyber Insurance as a Risk Manager 8/19 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Join us for the MSP Dispatch weekly news wrap-up featuring special guest Nick Ross of #TMinus365, as we discuss the hacking of #Starlink terminals, #Avaya facing financial troubles and the upcoming #Microsoft partner changes!
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0:00 Intro 1:20 Hacking of Starlink Terminals 6:44 UCAAS Pressure and Avaya A** Whooping 12:43 Microsoft Partner Changes 13:02 Nick Ross Interview 21:48 Notable Mentions 25:06 Feedback 25:32 Community Events 27:28 Sign-off 28:25 Outtakes
Story Links: The Hacking of Starlink Terminals Has Begun https://www.wired.com/story/starlink-internet-dish-hack/ UCAAS pressure…and Avaya may be spearheading its own a** whooping. https://www.channele2e.com/business/finance/avaya-investigates-whistleblower-allegations-new-ceo-navigates-revenue-shortfall/ Upcoming Microsoft Partner Changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfKlyYCHqpQ&t=20s https://tminus365.com/microsoft-solutions-partner Red Hat Chairman Paul Cormier: ‘Even a Direct Account Will Be With Partners’’ https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/red-hat-chairman-paul-cormier-even-a-direct-account-will-be-with-partners-?itc=refresh FBI: Zeppelin ransomware may encrypt devices multiple times in attacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-zeppelin-ransomware-may-encrypt-devices-multiple-times-in-attacks Microsoft announces new external attack surface audit tool https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-new-external-attack-surface-audit-tool/ Google now blocks Workspace account hijacking attempts automatically https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-now-blocks-workspace-account-hijacking-attempts-automatically/
Community Events: 8/16 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network 8/18 In Person Event | Connect IT Local Presented by Kaseya 8/18 @ 11:00 am ET | August Channel Pitch Presented by The Channel Program 8/18 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First Webinar Featuring Wes Spencer and Reid Wellock of Fifthwall 8/19 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network Connect with our hosts:
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Connect with Nick Ross: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCePaXDDk5kl3g7FcJ5gH5AQ Blog: https://tminus365.com/microsoft-solutions-partner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-ross-77781a82/
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Join us for a new episode of MSP Dispatch as we discuss How MSPs Can Respond to Soaring Cyber Insurance Costs, Twilio discloses data breach after SMS phishing attack on employees, Kaseya Auto Renewal Changes and more
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0:00 Intro 2:49 Soaring Cyberinsurance Costs 7:46 Twilio Smishing Attack 13:43 Kaseya Auto Renewal Changes 19:18 Notable Mentions 22:31 Community Events 23:34 Sign-off 25:07 Outtakes
Story Links: How MSPs Can Respond to Soaring Cyber Insurance Costs https://www.channele2e.com/influencers/msps-respond-cyber-insurance/ Twilio discloses data breach after SMS phishing attack on employees https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twilio-discloses-data-breach-after-sms-phishing-attack-on-employees/ Kaseya Auto Renewal Changes https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/wj93kp/email_i_just_received_from_kaseya/ Pax8 Allies with Intuit on QuickBooks Online Distribution Deal https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pax8-allies-intuit-quickbooks-online-distribution-deal Windows 10 22H2 is coming, here’s everything we need to know https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-22h2-is-coming-heres-everything-we-know/ SoftBank cautions longer startup winter because unicorn founders are unwilling to cut valuations https://techcrunch.com/2022/08/08/softbank-cautions-startup-winter-may-last-longer-if-unicorn-founders-dont-accept-lower-valuations/
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8/9 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Southeast (Charlotte) 8/8 - 8/12 In Person Event | IT Nation Evolve: Denver, CO 8/11 - 8/14 In Person Event | DEF CON 30: Las Vegas, NV 8/11 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast with Martyn Keigher and Gavin Stone of MSPGeek 8/12 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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Join us for this MSP Dispatch Special Report live from CompTIA ChannelCon in Chicago. Tony Francisco interviews Heather K. Margolis, Vicky Bruns, Juan Fernandez.
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0:00 Intro 00:19 Heather K. Margolis 2:08 Vicky Bruns 4:55 Juan Fernandez
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MSP Dispatch will return Tuesday, August 9th, 2022. Our Broadcast is taking a pause this week for CompTIA ChannelCon.
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Join us for the MSP Dispatch weekly news wrap-up featuring special guest Wayne R. Selk of #CompTIA #ISAO, as we discuss T-Mobile to pay $500M for one of the largest data breaches in US history, #Citrix Debt Financing Challenges and Kansas City #MSP “#NetStandard” hit with #cyber attack
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0:00 Intro 1:21 T-Mobile to Pay $500M for Data Breach 5:22 Citrix Debt Finance Challenges 10:04 Kansas City MSP Hit with Cyber Attack 11:10 Wayne R. Selk Interview 17:16 Notable Mentions 18:13 Feedback 18:38 Community Events 19:22 Sign-off 20:10 A Special Message for Logan Roy 21:16 MSP Dispatch Outtakes
Story Links: T-Mobile to pay $500M for one of the largest data breaches in US history https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/t-mobile-to-pay-500m-for-one-of-the-largest-data-breaches-in-us-history/ Citrix Debt Financing Challenges: A Warning Signal for Private Equity Buyouts https://www.channele2e.com/investors/private-equity/citrix-debt-financing-delayed-a-warning-signal-for-private-equity-buyouts/ Kansas City MSP “NetStandard” hit with cyber attack https://therecord.media/experts-warn-of-hacker-claiming-access-to-50-u-s-companies-through-breached-msp/ https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/w9fc1h/kansas_city_msp_hit_with_cyber_attack/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/artgross_msp-activity-6957442480636108800-Vy5N/?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=ios_app Google #Chrome will soon show you the strength of your passwords https://mspoweruser.com/google-chrome-will-show-password-strength/
Community Events: 8/2 - 8/4 In Person Event | ChannelCon 2022: Chicago, IL 8/2 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network 8/3 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group Presented by Everything MSP 8/5 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network 8/5 @ 5:00 pm ET | 38 at 38 Ep. 3 with Connor Swalm of Phin Security
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- Infragard - https://www.infragard.org/
- CompTIA - https://comptia.org
- Wayne's email: wselk@comptia.org
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Join us for a new episode of MSP Dispatch as we discuss Microsoft's latest Windows update breaking USB printing, AWS and Microsoft's tiff over Licensing tactics, and if IT Security costs are a "tax" on business.
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0:00 Intro 1:26 Microsoft Update Breaks USB Printing 6:35 Amazon Exec Claps Back 13:05 IT Security is a Tax on Business 20:24 Notable Mentions 22:42 Community Events 23:39 Sign-off
Story Links: Microsoft warns Windows 10 USB printing breaks due to recent updates https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-warns-windows-10-usb-printing-breaks-due-to-recent-updates/
AWS Exec Calls Microsoft Licensing Tactics 'Anti-Competitive’ https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/aws-exec-calls-microsoft-licensing-tactics-anti-competitive-
IT Security is a tax on businesses: How to change your messaging to be more effective around security https://www.businessof.tech/podcast/it-security-is-a-tax-on-businesses-how-to-change-your-messaging-to-be-more-effective-around-security/
Dave Sobel’s Listener Response “Tax” is absolutely wrong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEHR4zbxoFE
Microsoft reminder: Windows Server 20H2 reaches EOS next month https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-reminder-windows-server-20h2-reaches-eos-next-month/
Massive Microsoft 365 outage caused by faulty ECS deployment https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/massive-microsoft-365-outage-caused-by-faulty-ecs-deployment/
HP launches new managed printing solutions https://channeldailynews.com/news/hp-launches-new-managed-printing-solutions/77779
Community Events: 7/26 @ 3:00 pm ET PitchIT Live 2022 | Compliancerisk.io 7/27 – 7/28 In Person Event | ASCII Success Summit: Toronto, ON, Canada 7/28 @ 3:00 pm ET | Listener Response: “Tax” is Absolutely Wrong presented by MSP Radio 7/28 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 40 with Nicholas Gabel, Alex Permenter and Elizabeth Copeland 7/27 – 7/29 In Person Event | Build IT Live 2022: Jersey City, NJ 7/29 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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- Tony Francisco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjfrancisco/
- Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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Join us for the MSP Dispatch weekly news wrap-up as we discuss Okta Exposes Passwords in Clear Text for Possible Theft, CISA forges a path toward cybersecurity excellence for all businesses and Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola’s Freewheeling Town Hall Meeting.
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0:00 Intro 1:11 Okta Exposes Passwords 6:28 CISA Forges Path for Cybersecurity Excellence 11:24 Voccola's Freewheeling Town Hall 18:01 Notable Mentions 19:34 Feedback 20:35 Community Events 21:34 Sign-off 22:37 MSP Dispatch Outtakes
Story Links:
Okta Exposes Passwords in Clear Text for Possible Theft
https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/okta-exposes-passwords-clear-text-theft
CISA forges a path toward #cybersecurity excellence for all businesses
https://smartermsp.com/cisa-forges-a-path-toward-cybersecurity-excellence-for-all-businesses/
‘I’M NOT BEING A D*CK:’ #Kaseya CEO Voccola’s Freewheeling Town Hall Spotlights Culture Clash With Incoming #DATTO Employees https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/-i-m-not-being-a-d-ck-kaseya-ceo-voccola-s-freewheeling-town-hall-spotlights-culture-clash-with-incoming-datto-employees
FBI: If You're Hit by #Ransomware, Don't Forget to Call Us
https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-if-youre-hit-by-ransomware-dont-forget-to-call-us
Microsoft starts blocking Office macros by default, once again https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-starts-blocking-office-macros-by-default-once-again/
Microsoft Teams outage also takes down Microsoft 365 services https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-teams-outage-also-takes-down-microsoft-365-services/
Teams Q&A is now Generally Available https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/teams-q-amp-a-is-now-generally-available/ba-p/3577124
Windows 11 now blocks RDP brute-force attacks by default https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-now-blocks-rdp-brute-force-attacks-by-default/
Community Events: 7/26 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network 7/27 – 7/28 In Person Event | ASCII Success Summit: Toronto, ON, Canada 7/28 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 40 with Nicholas Gabel, Alex Permenter and Elizabeth Copeland 7/27 – 7/29 In Person Event | Build IT Live 2022: Jersey City, NJ 7/29 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented by The MSP Media Network
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In this special report of MSP Dispatch, Tracie Orisko | Sr Director of Sales Development & Community at Huntress joins us to discuss the new MSP Neighborhood Program initiative launched by Huntress to help keep the MSP community safe.
Learn more about the program and register for free today at: https://www.huntress.com/resources/neighborhood-watch/internal-license-request
Additional Resources:
- Neighborhood Watch Program Blog https://www.huntress.com/blog/introducing-the-huntress-neighborhood-watch-program
- Huntress Upcoming Events: https://www.huntress.com/resources/upcoming-events
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Time Codes:
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:28 Introduction of Tracie Orisko
- 1:07 How Does Huntress Help MSPs?
- 2:33 What is The Neighborhood Watch Program?
- 3:30 Who is Eligible?
- 4:00 Is There an Admission Process?
- 5:10 Are There Any Limitations to The Program?
- 6:23 Closing Comments
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- Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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Join us for a new episode of MSP Dispatch as we discuss why you should always cover your camera, Holy Ghost Ransomware hitting SMBs and MSPs and Elastix VoIP systems hacked in massive campaign to install PHP web shells.
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini
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0:00 Intro 1:05 Always Cover Your Camera 6:31 Holy Ghost Ransomware 11:50 Elastix VoIP Systems Hacked 16:55 Huntress Neighborhood Watch Preview 18:00 Notable Mentions 20:14 Feedback 21:34 Community Events 22:50 Sign-off 23:38 MSP Dispatch Outtakes
Story Links: You should always cover your camera’: Management sends remote worker photo of herself away from desk, suspends her for speaking out https://www.dailydot.com/irl/remote-worker-klarna-webcam-photo-tiktok/ Holy Ghost Ransomware hitting SMBs and MSPs https://www.msspalert.com/mssp-alert/holy-ghost-ransomware-details-for-small-business-msps/ Elastix VoIP systems hacked in massive campaign to install PHP web shells https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/elastix-voip-systems-hacked-in-massive-campaign-to-install-php-web-shells/
U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins Saturday https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/07/15/us-transition-988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-begins-saturday.html
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Lawmakers push FTC to clean up the VPN industry https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/17/23264384/lawmakers-ftc-eshoo-wyden-vpn-industry-roe-v-wade-abortion-privacy
Community Events:
7/19 @ 11:00 am ET | The Networking Mindset Presented by The Channel Program https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/cdgxzvee 7/19 @ 1:00 pm ET | The Evolution of The Huntress Managed Security Platform & What’s Next https://www.huntress.com/resources/webinar/the-evolution-of-the-huntress-managed-security-platform-whats-next 7/19 @ 2:00 pm ET | Everything MSP / OITVOIP Webinar: 10 VoIP Myths for MSPs https://www.everythingmsp.com/event/10-voip-myths-for-msps.html?fbclid=IwAR38Qlo5aJ041_L3HseNYLioIZMtuOkl5ER3jyWp7RvW0SuZstZQQX99kps 7/19 @ 2:00 PM ET | Cyber Insurance AMA with Reid Wellock and Wes Spencer https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6952662367600050176/ 7/20 - 7/21 @ 8:00 am PST | SMB TechFest Q3 https://www.smbtechfest.com/ 7/21 @ 11:00 am ET | Smoking Hot Tech Channel Pitch Presented by The Channel program https://www.channelprogram.com/register?pitch_event_id=774279430062014466 7/21 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First | SMB SIEM That Doesn’t Suck? Featuring Blumira https://www.youtube.com/mspmedianetwork
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- Ray Orsini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayorsini/
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Join us for the MSP Dispatch weekly news wrap-up as we discuss QuickBooks Vishing Scam Targets Small Businesses, N-able Launches Solution Bundle for Growing MSPs, and Ongoing phishing campaign can hack you even when you’re protected with MFA!
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini featuring Special Guest, Connor Swalm, CEO of Phin Security
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0:00 Intro 0:56 Lions, Tigers, and #Vishing… Oh My! 6:17 N-able Launches Solution Bundle 12:17 #Phishing Campaign Hacks Even with MFA 21:12 Notable Mentions 22:51 Feedback 23:34 Community Events 24:40 Sign-off 25:44 MSP Dispatch Outtakes
Story Links: LIONS, TIGERS, AND VISHING…OH MY! #QuickBooks Vishing Scam Targets Small Businesses https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/quickbooks-vishing-scam-targets-small-businesses
N-able Launches Solution Bundle for Growing MSPs
https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-launches-solution-bundle-growing-msps\ Ongoing phishing campaign can hack you even when you’re protected with MFA https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/07/microsoft-details-phishing-campaign-that-can-hijack-mfa-protected-accounts/ https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/microsoft-10k-orgs-hit-in-attacks-that-bypasses-multifactor-authentication
Keeper Update 16.4.4 Bricks #Chrome Browser Extension
https://statuspage.keeper.io/incidents/wxc25bx4skqp https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITMSPBOG/permalink/1433589417147290/
Twitter Knocked Down In Massive Global Outage
https://www.crn.com/news/security/twitter-down-in-massive-global-outage
Community Events:
7/19 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented by The MSP Media Network https://www.youtube.com/mspmedianetwork 7/19 @ 11:00 am ET | The Networking Mindset Presented by The Channel Program https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/cdgxzvee 7/19 @ 1:00 pm ET | The Evolution of The Huntress Managed Security Platform & What’s Next https://www.huntress.com/resources/webinar/the-evolution-of-the-huntress-managed-security-platform-whats-next 7/19 @ 2:00 pm ET | Everything MSP / OITVOIP Webinar: 10 VoIP Myths for MSPs https://www.everythingmsp.com/event/10-voip-myths-for-msps.html?fbclid=IwAR38Qlo5aJ041_L3HseNYLioIZMtuOkl5ER3jyWp7RvW0SuZstZQQX99kps 7/20 - 7/21 @ 8:00 am PST | SMB TechFest Q3 https://www.smbtechfest.com/ 7/21 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First | SMB SIEM That Doesn’t Suck? Featuring Blumira https://www.youtube.com/mspmedianetwork
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Join us for a new episode of MSP Dispatch featuring special guest Dave Sobel, host of The Business of Tech Podcast, as we discuss CEO charged with sale of counterfeit Cisco devices, Apple’s new lockdown security mode, and Austin McChord’s view on the #Kaseya, Datto Acquisition.
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini featuring Special Guest, Dave Sobel, Host of The Business of Tech podcast.
Give us your feedback by emailing news@mspmedia.tv
0:00 Intro 1:00 CEO Charged with Counterfeit Sales 5:51 Apple Lockdown Mode 11:25 Austin McChord’s Take on Datto 13:26 Guest Dave Sobel 25:43 Notable Mentions 26:38 Feedback 27:32 Community Events 28:42 Sign-off 29:10 MSP Dispatch Outtakes!
Story Links: CEO charged with sale of counterfeit #Cisco devices to govt, health orgs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ceo-charged-with-sale-of-counterfeit-cisco-devices-to-govt-health-orgs/
Why Lockdown mode from #Apple is one of the coolest security ideas ever https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/07/introducing-lockdown-from-apple-the-coolest-defense-youll-probably-never-use/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-s-new-lockdown-mode-defends-against-government-spyware/
Austin McChord’s take on the #Datto acquisition https://gist.github.com/amcchord/36539ae9af323ed97755e35895dda6ed https://www.kaseya.com/merger-acquisition-strategy/
The biggest losers from #Elon Musk's Twitter chaos https://www.axios.com/2022/07/11/the-biggest-losers-from-elon-musks-twitter-chaos
Community Events:
7/12 @ 1:00 pm ET | Tradecraft Tuesday: Bang For Your Buck - How Hackers Make Money https://www.huntress.com/resources/webinar/tradecraft-tuesday 7/12 @ 1:00 pm ET | Everything MSP / OITVOIP Webinar: 10 VoIP Myths For MSPs https://www.everythingmsp.com/event/10-voip-myths-for-msps.html 7/13 @ 12:00 pm ET | Build IT Better MSP Discussion Group https://www.everythingmsp.com/event/msp-discussion-group.html 7/14 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 39 with Will Young of Bering McKinley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPPywMxlUZA 7/15 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented By The MSP Media Network 7/19 @ 1:00 pm ET | The Evolution of The Huntress Managed Security Platform & What’s Next https://www.huntress.com/resources/webinar/the-evolution-of-the-huntress-managed-security-platform-whats-next
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Follow Dave Sobel: https://www.businessof.tech/
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Join us for the MSP Dispatch weekly news wrap-up as we discuss how your business can thrive in a bear market, IT services giant SHI hit by "professional malware attack", and Why one in four SMBs would leave their MSP over quality issues!
MSP Dispatch is your source for news, community events, and commentary in the MSP channel.
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0:00 Intro 0:49 Thriving in a Bear Market 5:44 SHI Hit By Malware 11:18 25% of SMBs Ready to Fire MSPs 17:11 Notable Mentions 18:11 Community Corner 20:31 Community Events 2:18 Sign-off
Story Links: How Your Business Can Thrive in a Bear Market https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/428831
IT services giant SHI hit by "professional malware attack" https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/it-services-giant-shi-hit-by-professional-malware-attack/
One in four SMBs would leave their MSP over quality issues https://channeldailynews.com/news/one-in-four-smbs-would-leave-their-msp-over-quality-issues-report/77594 MSP Dispatch 6/28/2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4o6H_SnLo&t=65s
Microsoft rolls back decision to block Office macros by default https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-rolls-back-decision-to-block-office-macros-by-default/
Rogue HackerOne employee steals bug reports to sell on the side https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rogue-hackerone-employee-steals-bug-reports-to-sell-on-the-side/
Community Events: 7/12 @ 9:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Presented By The MSP Media Network 7/12 @ 1:00 pm ET | Everything MSP / OITVOIP Webinar: 10 VoIP Myths For MSPs 7/14 @ 6:30 pm ET | The Tech Bar Podcast Ep. 39 with Will Young of Bering McKinley 7/15 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch Week Wrap Up Presented By The MSP Media Network
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Cloud Market Share 2022, AstraLocker Shuts Down and Releases Decryptors, FCC Closes Loophole for Robocallers
MSP Dispatch 7/1/22 New Cloudflare Partner Program, Microsoft NCE Delayed, Kaseya Breach Anniversary
MSP Dispatch 6/28/22: MSPs Gain Ground with SMEs, HPE New Partner Program, Roe v. Wade’s & Business
Adobe Acrobat blocks antivirus tools, Meta Sued For Violating Patient Privacy, Kaseya Completes Datto Acquisition
DeadBolt Ransomware Targets QNAP NAS Devices, Capital One Hacker Exploited Misconfigured AWS Databases, Windows Server Updates Create Issues
Apple Growth in the Enterprise, Ransomware Gangs Targeting Individuals, and new Android malware Malibot
ConnectWise Rebrands Cybersecurity Products for MSPs, Kaiser Permanente Breach Exposes Data on 70K Patients, and Confluence servers hacked to deploy AvosLocker, Cerber2021 ransomware.
Today's stories: NSA, FBI warning: Hackers are using these flaws to target VPNs and network devices. Microsoft Defender now isolates hacked, unmanaged Windows devices. Ransomware attacks have dropped. And gangs are attacking each other’s victims.
Today's Stories: Former ConnectWise Executive Launches CyberFox. SaaS Alerts Launches Automated Threat Response Module. On Location Coverage of IT Nation Secure.
Today's Stories: Ransomware Breach Rates: What Verizon Research Shows. Azure AD now part of Entra. 5 new Microsoft certifications announced at Build 2022.