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New phishing attacks have been popping up on collaboration tools like MICROSOFT TEAMS.
So why are they targeting tools like Microsoft Teams? Aside from this particular service having 270 million + monthly active users, we tend to trust these applications.
If the attack comes in email, I can check the sender and verify their address. In Teams, the bad guys already have credentials and are using them.
It looks like my boss is sending me a Teams message. I’ve talked to my boss on here 100+ times in the past week. Surely this is still my boss messaging me.
How are these attacks being executed?
There are many possibilities for attack.
Threat actors are dropping malicious files and malware into Teams conversations. Once this is clicked, the file installs a Trojan on a user’s Windows PC; the Trojan then installs the malware.
Bad guys are also requesting gift cards to be purchased, or persuading employees to perform a wire transfer of funds to their account.
Some of these attackers are getting very sophisticated.
While the CEO of a customer company was traveling to China, the bad guys posed as the CEO and sent a message to several employee’s asking them to join a Teams meeting. The employees joined the Teams meeting and saw video of the CEO. Little did they know, this was video feed from a past TV interview; the attackers had added a fake background as well to look like the CEO was in China. There was no audio, the “CEO” sent a message saying there must be a bad connection and dropped a SharePoint link into the chat requesting the employees send some requested information.
You may be thinking, “This is extreme.” While it is extreme, it is important to note these are legitimate jobs on the Dark Web. See the job posting below:
While you are at work, 8 hours a day, performing your daily tasks, so are the bad guys. This is their job, their career, their living. They will put the same effort into their work as you do into yours.
For the entrepreneur, you can be your own boss on the Dark Web! Just purchase a Phishing Kit, which gives you step by step instructions and all necessary code to execute the attack.
Let’s get prepared.
Do you know your organization’s cyber security posture?
Do you have a powerful cyber security solution stack?
Do you run regular phishing campaigns?
Do you provide consistent Security Awareness Training for your staff?
Your employees are your number one defense against these attacks.
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Microsoft is restructuring their licensing model and making some drastic changes.
While we do not believe this is in the best interest of our clients, Microsoft is moving forward with these changes globally; whether you work with a Partner, like PremierePC, or purchase direct from Microsoft, these changes will be in effect in the coming months.
What Does This Mean for You?
While the product offerings will not change, this transition will affect your subscription terms. See below:
Subscription term options: You may choose between monthly, annual (paid monthly or upfront), and 36-month subscriptions* (paid monthly, annual, or upfront).
Monthly term offers will now include a 20% increase in price.
Subscription Management: You may purchase a combination of both short- and long-term subscription terms.
Cancellations: There will be a full refund issued if cancelled on day 1, and a pro-rated refund if cancelled on days 2 and 3. No cancellations, or change of channel, will be accepted after 72 hours.
*36-Month Terms available for Dynamics 365 (January 2022) and select Microsoft 365 subscriptions (March 2022). 36-Month upfront term subscriptions will be available starting March 2022.
Windows 365: Windows 365 subscriptions will only be available via the monthly term offer. Windows 365 subscriptions will not be subject to the 20% premium for monthly terms at this time.
Nonprofit, Education and Government: Non- Profit and Education products will not be affected by the price increases.
Breakdown on Microsoft Price Increase:
Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $7.20 MTM / $6 annualized
Microsoft 365 Business Standard: $15 MTM / $12.50 annualized (No change)
Microsoft 365 Business Premium: $26.40 MTM / $22 annualized
Microsoft 365 E3: $43.20 MTM / $36 annualized
Timeline:
March 1, 2022 – all net new subscriptions will be on the new pricing model.
July 1, 2022 – all renewing subscriptions must be moved to new pricing model.
July 2023 – any remaining legacy subscriptions must be moved to new pricing model.
For the vast majority, monthly billing provides the most flexibility for our SMB Clients. You may work with us if you wish to move to annual, else we will continue with month to month.
PremierePC is available to discuss how this affects your business and support you through the transition.
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PremierePC will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We look forward to supporting you Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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Have you heard? The bad guys are getting smarter.
So why are they targeting tools like Microsoft Teams? Aside from this particular service having 270 million + monthly active users, we tend to trust these applications.
If the attack comes in email, I can check the sender and verify their address. In Teams, the bad guys already have credentials and are using them.
How are these attacks being executed?
There are many possibilities for attack.
Threat actors are dropping malicious files and malware into Teams conversations. Once this is clicked, the file installs a Trojan on a user’s Windows PC; the Trojan then installs the malware.
Bad guys are also requesting gift cards to be purchased, or persuading employees to perform a wire transfer of funds to their account.
Some of these attackers are getting very sophisticated.
You may be thinking, “This is extreme.” While it is extreme, it is important to note these are legitimate jobs on the Dark Web. See the job posting below:
While you are at work, 8 hours a day, performing your daily tasks, so are the bad guys. This is their job, their career, their living. They will put the same effort into their work as you do into yours.
For the entrepreneur, you can be your own boss on the Dark Web! Just purchase a Phishing Kit, which gives you step by step instructions and all necessary code to execute the attack.
Let’s get prepared.
Do you know your organization’s cyber security posture?
Do you have a powerful cyber security solution stack?
Do you run regular phishing campaigns?
Do you provide consistent Security Awareness Training for your staff?
Your employees are your number one defense against these attacks.
Is your team ready?
Microsoft Subscription Changes – What You Need to Know
*36-Month Terms available for Dynamics 365 (January 2022) and select Microsoft 365 subscriptions (March 2022). 36-Month upfront term subscriptions will be available starting March 2022.
Windows 365: Windows 365 subscriptions will only be available via the monthly term offer. Windows 365 subscriptions will not be subject to the 20% premium for monthly terms at this time.
Nonprofit, Education and Government: Non- Profit and Education products will not be affected by the price increases.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $7.20 MTM / $6 annualized
Microsoft 365 Business Standard: $15 MTM / $12.50 annualized (No change)
Microsoft 365 Business Premium: $26.40 MTM / $22 annualized
Microsoft 365 E3: $43.20 MTM / $36 annualized
March 1, 2022 – all net new subscriptions will be on the new pricing model.
July 1, 2022 – all renewing subscriptions must be moved to new pricing model.
July 2023 – any remaining legacy subscriptions must be moved to new pricing model.
OFFICE CLOSING: MLK JR. DAY