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Organizations Failing to Implement all of Microsoft’s 365 Security Features

Many organizations are not utilizing the cybersecurity features offered by Microsoft 365, according to research from the IT company Ensono. For its research Ensono surveyed IT staff whose companies use Microsoft 365. Some key findings from the survey reveal that 38 percent of respondents are not using multi-factor authentication, only 43 percent have Conditional Access setup, and 46 percent do have data loss prevention or data classification configured.

Security Awareness – Phishing Campaign Abuses CSV Text Files to Install BazarBackdoor

A recently observed phishing campaign is utilizing malicious CSV text files to install the BazarLoader/BazarBackdoor trojan. BazarBackdoor is a backdoor malware created by the TrickBot gang to provide threat actors with remote access to a compromised device which can then be used to move laterally through a corporate network, install more malware, steal data, and deploy ransomware.

Ransomware Awareness – Study Breaks Down Ransomware Attacks by Sector

A recent study of ransomware attacks between July and September 2021 reveals that the banking, utilities, and retail sectors are the most targeted industries. The utilities sector was the second most targeted by ransomware during the time period, accounting for 20 percent of detected attacks. All three sectors in combination accounted for 58 percent of all detected attacks.

Security Awareness – Fake USPS Phishing Emails Deliver Trickbot and Other Malware

A current phishing scam is purporting to be a message from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) claiming recipients have missed an important delivery, but instead contains a malicious link. In recent phishing awareness posts, WaterISAC has highlighted threat actors using trusted brands in phishing campaigns to fool users more easily into downloading various malware.

Water Sector, Federal Partners Launch Effort on ICS Monitoring

Today, the water sector, EPA and the White House National Security Council announced the launch of the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Initiative – Water and Wastewater Sector Action Plan - a 100-day “surge” to investigate the pros and cons of utilities implementing industrial control system (ICS) monitoring and sharing monitoring results with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

CISA ICS Vulnerability Advisories and Alerts, Updates, and Bulletins - January 27, 2022

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published the following ICS vulnerability advisories, as well as alerts, updates, and bulletins:

ICS Vulnerability Advisories:

Alerts, Updates, and Bulletins:

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