Wed Feb-28-2024: Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Unveiled, LockBit Comeback, KKR Acquiring VMWare ECU

On today's episode of the Business of Tech, key updates include the unveiling of Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 by the National Institute for Standards and Technology, addressing supply chain risks and introducing the govern function. Lockbit's resurgence and exploits targeting unpatched ConnectWise Screen Connect flaws are discussed. Additionally, KKR is set to acquire VMware's end-user computing business for $4 billion. The episode also delves into the Biden robocall incident and the implications of deepfake technology.

Four things to know today

00:00 Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Unveiled: NIST Addresses Supply Chain Risks, Introduces Govern Function

03:29 Lockbit’s Comeback and Unpatched ConnectWise ScreenConnect Flaws Exploited by Hackers

04:45 KKR Set to Acquire VMware's End User Computing Business for $4 Billion

07:37 From Deepfake to Deep Trouble: The Biden Robocall Incident Unfolds

Supported by:  

https://coreview.com/msp/

💼 All Our Sponsors

Support the vendors who support the show:

👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/

🚀 Join Business of Tech Plus

Get exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.

👉 https://businessof.tech/plus

🎧 Subscribe to the Business of Tech

Want the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?

📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe

📰 Story Links & Sources

Looking for the links from today’s stories?

Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:

🌐 https://www.businessof.tech

🎙 Want to Be a Guest?

Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:

💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech

🔗 Follow Business of Tech

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079

YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.