Canalys' 2024 Predictions for MSPs, LockBit Ransomware Returns, Reddit IPO Confirmed

MSP Dispatch (Audio)

Canalys' 2024 Predictions for MSPs, LockBit Ransomware Returns, Reddit IPO Confirmed | 2/27

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On this episode of MSP Dispatch we cover 10 predictions for MSPs in 2024, LockBit Ransomware returns after police disruption, and the Reddit IPO is finally official.

Story Links:

10 Predictions for MSPs in 2024: Canalys
- https://canalys.com/insights/msp-predictions-2024-executive-summary
- https://www.channele2e.com/news/managed-services-sector-to-see-12-growth-in-2024-canalys-predicts
LockBit Ransomware Returns, Restores Servers After Police Disruption
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-returns-restores-servers-after-police-disruption/
Reddit IPO Finally Official; AI Data Harvesting Deal Was With Google
- https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/23/reddit-ipo-finally-official/

Notable Mentions:

Google Is Killing Gmail’s Basic HTML View (but Not Gmail) in 2024
- https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/22/google-is-killing-gmails-basic-html-view-in-2024/
Avast Fined $16.5 Million for ‘Privacy’ Software That Actually Sold Users’ Browsing Data
- https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24080135/avast-security-privacy-software-ftc-fine-data-harvesting
Google Pay App Is Shutting Down in the US Later This Year
- https://www.engadget.com/google-pay-is-shutting-down-in-the-us-later-this-year-105720968.html?src=rss
Zero-Click Apple Shortcuts Vulnerability Allows Silent Data Theft
- https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/zero-click-apple-shortcuts-vulnerability-allows-silent-data-theft

Resource of the week:

17 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level
- https://www.wired.com/story/17-tips-better-chatgpt-prompts/

Community Events:

2/27 @ 2:00 pm ET | Cyber-Wise Employees: How to Stay Safe Online
2/28 – 2/29 In Person Event | ASCII Edge: Costa Mesa, CA
2/28 – 2/29 In Person Event | ChannelPro SMB Summit: Chicago, IL

MSP Media Network:

2/28 @ 10:00 am ET | AI Roundup Episode 62
2/29 @ 10:00 am ET | MSP Dispatch
3/1 @ 11:00 am ET | MSP Community Live Episode 27

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0:00 Teaser

0:56 Intro Banter

3:11 10 Predictions for MSPs in 2024: Canalys

8:07 LockBit Ransomware Returns, Restores Servers After Police Disruption

14:10 Reddit IPO Finally Official; AI Data Harvesting Deal Was With Google

21:25 Google Is Killing Gmail’s Basic HTML View (but Not Gmail) in 2024

22:10 Avast Fined $16.5 Million for ‘Privacy’ Software That Actually Sold Users’ Browsing Data

23:12 Google Pay App Is Shutting Down in the US Later This Year

23:54 Zero-Click Apple Shortcuts Vulnerability Allows Silent Data Theft

24:41 Resource of the week

25:09 Community Events

26:29 Sign-off

28:49 Outtakes