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• Microsoft to deprecate WSUS driver synchronization in 90 days BEWARE FOLKS January 27, 2025
  By Sergiu Gatlan January 24, 2025 03:13 PM Microsoft has reminded Windows administrators that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, 90 days from now. The company first announced the deprecation in June 2024, when it also encouraged customers to adopt its newer cloud-based driver services. “If you’re […]
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• Microsoft Bets Office Subscribers Will Pay 30% More for AI Tools January 18, 2025
  By Matt Day, Bloomberg News January 16, 2025 at 3:41PM EST My opinion try calling Microsoft for support good luck..they might speak English if you need that language. Let alone being able to solve your issue. Oh how about keeping O365 mail going today alone 497 servers 7 hour ago were down..and they want you […]
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• Bitdefender Still does not have MDR ready January 17, 2025
  1-17-2025 Still not ready for prime time..I sent a email to the product manger..asking if they were fully staffed 1 month ago ans still no reply..If BD is going to charge for manged services, with the count they already maintain globally this is important to have eyes on 24x7x365 including Romania Holidays..in the tech industry, […]
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• As I reported earlier Bitdefender MDR is still not ready for Prime Time December 27, 2024
  If you are  Partner with my firm MspPortal Partners will will keep you informed and do a hands on setup for you.. This is now posted on the splash page when you login to Gravity Zone As you all know I am a strong supporter of Bitdefender but are lacking Developers to make MDR a […]
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• Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People—and Making Them Pay December 27, 2024
  Microsoft is trying a new approach to build excitement for its artificial-intelligence assistant Copilot: Give it to customers whether they want it or not. The tech company recently added Copilot to its consumer subscription service for software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint in Australia and several Southeast Asian countries. Along with the AI feature, it […]
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• Bitdefender MDR Product December 11, 2024
  I have had several interactions with Dev. Currently as I mentioned it was designed for enterprise not MSP’s I am working with Dev to modify some code to allow MSP’s to sell to there clients..great concept even backed by a million dollar insurance policy (that is the good news), Apparently it will not be ready […]
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• This update is a direct message from Roy Miehe, CEO of MspPortal Partners, addressing Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Here are the key points covered: October 21, 2024
  1. **Beware of AI Technology**: Roy warns MSPs about the rapid advancements in AI, particularly its ability to simplify tasks like writing PowerShell scripts. While this may seem like a positive development, the implication is that AI could affect the income of MSPs by automating tasks that once required specialized skills. 2. **Limited Product Recommendations**: […]
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• CISA Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams September 25, 2024
  CISA Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams 09/25/2024 08:00 AM EDT CISA encourages users to review the following resources to avoid falling victim to malicious cyber activity: 1) Federal Trade Commission’s Staying Alert to Disaster-related Scams and Before Giving to a Charity, 2) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Frauds and scams, and 3) CISA’s Phishing Guidance, Stopping the Attack Cycle at Phase One […]
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• Bitdefender End of Life (EOL) – December 31, 2024 Please Read September 24, 2024
  This is an announcement regarding Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools (BEST) for GravityZone Cloud MSP Security. It details the End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) dates for older versions of BEST across different operating systems. Key Dates and Versions: 1) End of Life (EOL) – December 31, 2024 * BEST Windows: 7.9.4.313 and […]
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• RansomHub Ransomware Using Multiple Techniques To Disable EDR And Antivirus , Plus Bonus September 23, 2024
  By Guru Baran – September 23, 2024 The Infection Chain Of The RansomHub Utilizing EDRKillShifte (This makes me nervous for for weak Networks and great Security Products in place) “The EDRKillShifter tool functions as a “loader” executable, serving as a delivery mechanism for a legitimate driver that is susceptible to abuse to terminate applications related […]
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