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Cyberthreat News is a regular newsletter that covers the latest developments in cybersecurity. It includes insights on emerging technologies, attack surfaces, and underground trends that security teams need to know about.

A cyberattack involves unauthorized access to systems with the intent to steal, expose, alter or destroy information, according to International Business Machines (IBM). Attackers can be motivated by many things, including revenge, political motivations or financial gain. Often, they use multiple techniques to evade detection and achieve their objectives. The threat landscape is constantly evolving, shaped by automation, monetization and geopolitical friction.

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The U.S. is a target for cyberattacks because of its advanced technology and tech-savvy citizens, says Grant Leonard, field CISO for Lumifi Cyber, a managed detection and response services company in Scottsdale, Ariz. Its robust banking infrastructure also makes it a tempting target for hackers. “Unfortunately, many companies are still willing to pay ransoms because they realize that if their information is lost they will be unable to operate,” adds Damon Small, board member of Xcape, a penetration testing, incident response and managed detection and response services firm in Los Angeles.