MSP Dispatch 10/6/23: 'Looney Tunables' Linux Bug, Kaseya's AI Automation, New Sony Data Breach

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Hosted by: Tony Francisco and Ray Orsini

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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover, ‘Looney Tunables’ Bug Opens Millions of Linux Systems to Root Takeover, Kaseya Introduces AI-Based Managed Service Automation, and Sony Confirms Data Breach Impacting Thousands in the U.S.

Story Links:

‘Looney Tunables’ Bug Opens Millions of Linux Systems to Root Takeover
- https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/millions-linux-systems-looney-tunables-bug-root-takeover
Kaseya Introduces AI-Based Managed Service Automation
- https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-introduces-ai-based-managed-service-automation
Sony Confirms Data Breach Impacting Thousands in the U.S.
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sony-confirms-data-breach-impacting-thousands-in-the-us/

Notable Mentions:

Google Is Making Big Changes To Prevent Gmail Spam
- https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/03/googles-making-big-changes-to-prevent-gmail-spam.html
Canva Goes All In on AI With Its New Magic Studio Tools
- https://www.fastcompany.com/90961659/canva-all-in-on-ai-with-new-magic-studio-tools
AWS Kicks Off Cloud Race To Mandate MFA by Default
- https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/aws-mandates-mfa-default/695532/
Fast-Growing Dropbox Campaign Steals Microsoft SharePoint Credentials
- https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/fast-growing-dropbox-campaign-microsoft-sharepoint-credentials

Community Events:

10/9 – 10/10 In Person Event | Best of Breed: Atlanta, GA
10/10 – 10/11 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Forum: Atlanta, GA
10/10 @ 1:00 pm ET | Tradecraft Tuesday – Using Memory Forensics to Bring Your Investigations Back from the Dead
10/11 @ 3:00 pm ET | Selling Cybersecurity Solutions as an MSP Hosted by Phin

MSP Media Network Events:

10/6 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Ep. 14
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10/11 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Ep. 31
10/11 @ 1:00 pm ET | Partner First – Improving Customer Experiences and Relationships for Growth
10/13 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Ep. 15

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