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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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover a surge in QR code ‘Quishing’ attacks on executives, ConnectWise updates automation AI capabilities for MSPs, and Google launches Gemini Ultra, its most powerful LLM yet.

Story Links: 

• QR Code ‘Quishing’ Attacks on Execs Surge, Evading Email Security
  • https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/qr-code-quishing-attacks-execs-email-security 
• ConnectWise Updates Automation, AI Capabilities for MSPs
  • https://www.channele2e.com/news/connectwise-enhances-robotic-process-automation-offerings-for-msps 
• Google Launches Gemini Ultra, Its Most Powerful LLM Yet
  • https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/08/google-goes-all-in-on-gemini-and-launches-20-paid-tier-for-gemini-ultra/ 

Notable Mentions:

• CISA and OpenSSF Release Framework for Package Repository Security
  • https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/cisa-and-openssf-release-framework-for.html 
• Apple Overhauls Its Entire Windows App Suite, Including iCloud and Apple Music
  • https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/apple-overhauls-its-entire-windows-app-suite-including-icloud-and-apple-music/ 
• New Fortinet RCE Flaw in SSL VPN Likely Exploited in Attacks
  • https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fortinet-rce-flaw-in-ssl-vpn-likely-exploited-in-attacks/ 
• Notion Acquires Privacy-Focused Productivity Platform Skiff
  • https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/09/notion-acquires-privacy-focused-productivity-platform-skiff/ 

Resource of the week:

• Finding New Revenue Opportunities via Automation and Process
  • https://streamyard.com/watch/Znv7iN4HnDTM 

Community Events:

• 2/12 – 2/16 In Person Event | NerdioCON 2024: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• 2/13 – 2/15 In Person Event | MSP Expo East: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• 2/13 – 2/15 In Person Event | 7FigureMSP Live: Chandler, AZ

MSP Media Network:

• 2/14 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 60
• 2/15 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
• 2/16 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Ep. 25

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0:00 Teaser

0:53 Intro Banter

3:27 QR Code ‘Quishing’ Attacks on Execs Surge, Evading Email Security

9:04 ConnectWise Updates Automation, AI Capabilities for MSPs

15:39 Google Launches Gemini Ultra, Its Most Powerful LLM Yet

22:00  CISA and OpenSSF Release Framework for Package Repository Security

22:46 Apple Overhauls Its Entire Windows App Suite, Including iCloud and Apple Music

23:30 New Fortinet RCE Flaw in SSL VPN Likely Exploited in Attacks

24:19 Notion Acquires Privacy-Focused Productivity Platform Skiff

25:10 Resource of the Week

25:53 Community Events

27:26 Sign-off

28:59 Tony’s Mardi Gras Message