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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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• FBI-Alert Number I-011822-PSA Public Announcement Cybercriminals Tampering with QR Codes September 20, 2024
  FBI-Alert Number I-011822-PSA Public Announcement Cybercriminals Tampering with QR Codes to Steal Victim Funds The FBI is issuing this announcement to raise awareness of malicious Quick Response (QR) codes. Cybercriminals are tampering with QR codes to redirect victims to malicious sites that steal login and financial information. A QR code is a square barcode that […]
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• FCC: AT&T Didn’t Adequately Protect Customers’ Cloud Data September 19, 2024
  Dark Reading Staff, Dark Reading September 18, 2024 My personal opinion all software providers should be held liable, the claim to hide behind EULA’s Couple come to mind: Crowd Strike, Microsoft, Cloud Flare, FaceBook, Most RMM Systems (https://cloudstatus.mspportalpartners.net/) The Federal Communications Commission fined AT&T $13 million and ordered it to tighten up its privacy and […]
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• “Should MSPs manage antivirus (AV) products separately from RMM software? September 16, 2024
  Improved Prompt Example: “Should MSPs manage antivirus (AV) products separately from RMM software? Many MSPs and CTOs try to manage everything in one platform, but I believe this leads to reduced quality in both support and security. RMM software was designed for remote management, but investor pressure has caused it to integrate AV products, which […]
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• Are industrywide claims of cybersecurity as a board-level discussion little more than lip service to stakeholders? August 26, 2024
  COMMENTARY; By Roy Miehe and Raja Mukerji No organization is immune to today’s looming cybersecurity threats. Whether a large enterprise or a small business, building proactive defenses is critical to day-to-day functions. It’s just as essential to manage cyber-risks as it is to manage other business risks, since successful attackers have the power to financially […]
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• Market share held by the leading computer (desktop/tablet/console) operating systems worldwide from January 2012 to February 2024 August 9, 2024
  Long Short if the statics are correct 68.15 percent of the world uses Microsoft OS’s Published by Ahmed Sherif, May 22, 2024 Microsoft’s Windows is the most widely used computer operating system in the world, accounting for 68.15 percent share of the desktop, tablet, and console OS market in February 2024. Apple’s macOS ranks as […]
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• Continued from July 19th 3 Cause’s of the Crowdstrike down in reality August 7, 2024
  Keep in mind this is my personal opinion..please prove me wrong if you can. 3 Cause’s of the CrowdStrike down 1) Bad Developer file uploaded/downloaded 2) Microsoft Software runs the operating systems sort of like a monopoly, we all know it in reality it is. 3) Distribution of software via Cloudflare Keep in mind this […]
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