Google's CEO in Monopoly Trial, QR Code Attacks Surge, 0ktapus' Evolves | MSP Dispatch 10/31/2023

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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, Google’s CEO taking a stand in ongoing Google Monopoly trial, the recent surge in QR Code ‘Quishing’ attacks, and how 0ktapus cyberattackers evolved to ‘Most Dangerous’ status.

Story Links:

Google’s CEO Takes Stand in Monopoly Trial
- https://www.npr.org/2023/10/29/1208928441/google-to-present-its-star-witness-the-companys-ceo-in-landmark-monopoly-trial
Surge in QR Code Quishing: Check Point Records 587% Attack Spike
- https://www.hackread.com/qr-code-quishing-check-point-attack-spike/
Microsoft: 0ktapus Cyberattackers Evolve to ‘Most Dangerous’ Status
- https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/microsoft-0ktapus-cyberattackers-evolve-most-dangerous-status

Notable Mentions:

Instagram Head Says Threads API Is in the Works
- https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/27/instagram-head-says-threads-api-is-in-the-works/
iLeakage – New Attack Let Hackers Steal Emails, Passwords On Apple Safari
- https://cybersecuritynews.com/ileakage-new-attack/
VMware Fixes Critical Code Execution Flaw in vCenter Server
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vmware-fixes-critical-code-execution-flaw-in-vcenter-server/
Google’s Bard Chatbot Now Responds in Real Time
- https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/27/23935437/google-bard-chatbot-real-time-responses

Resource of the week:

What’s New in Microsoft 365 | October 2023
- https://tminus365.com/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/

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