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CISA's draft rule mandates critical infrastructure organizations to report cyber incidents promptly, aiming to fortify federal oversight, particularly in vital sectors like utilities. Stemming from the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act post-SolarWinds, it marks CISA's regulatory shift, requiring swift incident reporting and data sharing for trend analysis. While applauded for bolstering national security, concerns persist about coverage gaps and smaller entities' capacity to comply.

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CISA releases draft rule for cyber incident reporting The proposal describes when critical infrastructure organizations will be required to report cybersecurity incidents.

The White House and EPA have issued a stark warning about cyberattacks targeting water systems across the US, urging governors to prioritize cybersecurity for utilities. In response, the EPA is assembling a task force to tackle sector-specific challenges. Recent attacks exploiting default passwords underscore the importance of basic cybersecurity measures. Despite previous attempts to impose stricter rules, the water sector still lacks binding regulations, prompting calls for additional action and resources.

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White House, EPA warn water sector of cybersecurity threats The EPA is also convening a task force to take on some of the challenges facing the sector around cybersecurity efforts.

CISA issues a warning about the rise of Phobos ransomware targeting state and local governments, emphasizing its increasing threat to critical infrastructure. Despite its standard nature, Phobos has extracted millions of dollars in ransom payments since 2019, with an average payment of $38,100. To defend against Phobos, CISA recommends securing Remote Desktop Protocol, using strong passwords, and implementing multi-factor authentication.

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CISA warns state, local government about Phobos ransomware | StateScoop Phobos is "pretty standard" ransomware, one expert said, but the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warns that it's on the rise in state and local government.