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Cyberthreat News is a collection of articles highlighting the latest developments in the field of cybersecurity, which is the practice of protecting computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized access, attacks, or damage. Cyber threats are constantly evolving and gaining sophistication, which is why it is so important for professionals to stay up to date on the latest vulnerabilities, breaches, and advancements in cybersecurity technologies and defense mechanisms.

Cyberattacks can be used to steal intellectual property, disrupt or destroy businesses, and undermine democracy. They can take the form of hacking, phishing, identity theft, distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks, ransomware, and more. The DHS fights cybercrime with a relentless focus on protecting the nation’s digital assets, investigating and shutting down malicious activity, and advancing cybersecurity alongside democratic values and principles.

For example, hackers can use software to steal information like bank account and credit card details, or gain control of a system, including critical infrastructure networks, to disrupt services or demand a ransom. Other examples of cyberattacks include malware, data manipulation, and man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

As technology has become more sophisticated, so have the threats. As a result, CISOs and their teams must regularly evolve their tools, processes, and strategies to keep up with the latest trends and tactics. This quarterly intelligence brief provides an overview of key cybersecurity trends, insights and data to help CISOs and their teams make informed security decisions. This brief is informed by Microsoft threat intelligence and research.