Cybersecurity Weekly: 4.12.24

This week’s top picks in Cybersecurity-focused headlines…

EV Charging Stations Still Riddled With Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) isn't just a favorite for gas-conscious consumers, but also for cybercriminals who focus on using EV charging stations to launch far-reaching attacks. This is because every charging point, whether inside a private garage or on a public parking lot, is online and running a variety of software that interacts with payment systems and the electric grid, along with storing driver identities. In other words, they are an Internet of Things (IoT) software sinkhole. https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/ev-charging-stations-still-riddled-with-cybersecurity-vulnerabilities

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CISA Confirms Russian-Linked Hackers Tapped Into Correspondence Between Federal Agencies, Microsoft

The agency publicly issued an emergency directive Thursday in which it told agencies that were affected by the breach to take actions including taking “steps to identify the full content of the agency correspondence with compromised Microsoft accounts and perform a cybersecurity impact analysis.” CISA described those behind the breach as a “Russian state-sponsored cyber actor known as Midnight Blizzard.” https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4589382-cisa-confirms-russian-linked-hacker-correspondence-between-federal-agencies-microsoft/

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5 Ways HR Teams Can Contribute To Better Cybersecurity

One projection points out that by 2025,?over half of all cybersecurity incidents will originate from people, specifically stemming from a lack of talent or human failure. Cyber risk is no longer an IT concern; it's a people concern. As custodians of people, HR teams have an increasingly important role to play in an organization's cybersecurity strategy. Let's explore the top ways in which HR teams can contribute to strengthening a company's security posture. https://www.newsweek.com/5-ways-hr-teams-can-contribute-better-cybersecurity-1889013

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Some Volt Typhoon Victims ‘Won’t Know They’re Impacted,’ Mandiant CEO says

Private sector analysis has shown?recent U.S. offensives?aimed at crippling Volt Typhoon have?slowed its operations, but officials have recently said the U.S. is?still identifying victims?targeted by the group. The remarks from Mandia spell out the extensiveness and adeptness of China’s hacker army, which is now the top cyber adversary facing the United States, he said. https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2024/04/some-volt-typhoon-victims-wont-know-theyre-impacted-mandiant-ceo-says/395659/

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Unveiling The Cyber Well-Being Conundrum: Navigating Burnout’s Impact on Charity and SME Cybersecurity

As we unravel the intricate relationship between emotional well-being and cybersecurity, it becomes increasingly apparent that workplace culture serves as a crucial determinant of cyber risk. By acknowledging and addressing the unique challenges faced by underserved sectors such as charities and SMEs, we can better equip them to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity in today’s digital landscape. https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/04/11/unveiling-the-cyber-well-being-conundrum-navigating-burnouts-impact-on-charity-and-sme-cybersecurity/

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