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Podcast: Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights
Episode: Malware in ConnectWise, Telecom Hacks, and MSPs' False Confidence in Cybersecurity
Description: ConnectWise is currently facing a significant crisis of trust as attackers exploit its signed software to distribute malware. This alarming trend has seen a notable increase in infections since March 2025, primarily due to poor signing practices that allow malicious users to embed harmful code within legitimate applications. Reports indicate that the ConnectWise ScreenConnect remote access tool was the most commonly abused legitimate tool in 2024, with a staggering 56% of all active threat reports involving remote access tools. The rise in phishing schemes utilizing ConnectWise samples has raised concerns about the security measures in place and the implications for managed service...