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The Index to provide exposure to equity securities of exchange-listed companies globally, which are primarily involved in cybersecurity and security-oriented technology that generate a meaningful part of their revenue from security protocols that prevent intrusion and attacks to systems, networks, applications, computers, and mobile devices (collectively, cybersecurity activities) and are experiencing revenue growth. The cybersecurity themes used as guidelines to determine if a company is primarily involved in cybersecurity activities are described in detail in the Additional Information About the Fund's Investment Strategies section of the Prospectus.

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미국 시장은 1월 31일 종료된 강력한 일주일 동안 많은 것들을 소화해야 했다. 여러 ETF가 연이은 시장 변동성에도 불구하고 두드러진 성과를 보였고, 특히 기술 및 채권 같은 부문에서 주목할 만한 상승세를 보였다. 이번 요약에서 지난주 주요 시장 동향을 자세히 살펴보고 이 기간 동안 상승한 ETF 5종목을 확인해 보자.

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중국 정부의 지원을 받는 해커들이 미국의 중요한 인프라에 &#39;대혼란&#39;을 일으킬 수 있는 지능형 공격을 조율하고 있다고 미국 연방수사국(FBI) 국장인 크리스토퍼 레이(Christopher Wray)가 밝혔다. 그는 목요일 내슈빌에서 열린 현대 분쟁에 관한 서밋(Summit on Modern Conflict)에서 참석자들에게 &#34;수처리 시설과 에너지 그리드부터 교통 및 정보 기술에 이르기까지 모든 것이 우리 사회의 중추를 형성한다&#34;고 말했다.

中 해커가 美의 주요 인프라에 &#39;대혼란&#39;을 일으킬  수 있다고 FBI가 경고 - 주목해야 할 스타트업 3곳

According to an insider, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is making a foray into the $500 billion home services market by leveraging its AI capabilities and deep user data to power in-app bookings via Siri and other interfaces.
What Happened: On Thursday, Alphasense, an expert network that connects investors and researchers with subject-matter experts, shared a transcript on X featuring a conversation between an anonymous Apple employee and a client.
The Apple employee, who is familiar with the company's plans in this segment, described the opportunity as &#8220;immense,&#8221; citing the strategic potential of AI-powered personalization across service categories.
&#8220;Apple's extensive user data positions it well to personalize and streamline service recommendations and transactions directly via user devices,&#8221; the post says, noting this as a response to emerging threats from platforms like OpenAI. 
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The expert believes the move will have big implications for the incumbents in this space, such as Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Yelp Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YELP#NYSE">YELP</a>), and Angi Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGI#NASDAQ">ANGI</a>).
The initiative is still under development, but Apple is said to be placing strong emphasis on reliability, especially in a sector where urgency and trust are critical. 
&#8220;We want something which is more accurate, more relevant,&#8221; they say, adding that &#8220;we cannot rely on data from six months back,&#8221; stressing the importance of verified listings, up-to-date credentials, and legitimate reviews.
The company will have to work with multiple data providers and partners to make this work, according to the expert. &#8220;Our platform would be an all-in-one solution, but underneath, we need to work with a lot of individual providers,&#8221; they say, emphasizing the need for partnering with third-party services for healthcare, events, local services, and likewise.
When discussing different potential partners for Apple, the expert backs Yelp as &#8220;the most trusted platform&#8221; due to its extensive and current listings, while also favoring HomeAdvisor ahead of Thumbtack for its reliability and transparency. &#8220;HomeAdvisor is actually a better pick,&#8221; they say.
The expert notes how lucrative this opportunity can be for the company. &#8220;It's a high-margin business,&#8221; they say. &#8220;People stick to providers they trust and are willing to subscribe.&#8221;
They also highlight the strategic advantage that Apple holds over OpenAI and other software-only platforms, that is a direct relationship with hundreds of millions of users through iPhones, iOS, Safari, and Maps, plus the infrastructure for native payments. 
&#8220;We are the consumer's company," they say. &#8220;This can be one of the additional services we try to integrate.&#8221;
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&mdash; AlphaSense (@AlphaSenseInc) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlphaSenseInc/status/1923077756302262629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: So far, Apple has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45486193/why-is-apple-still-behind-on-ai-expert-dissects-reasons-behind-iphone-maker-lagging-likes-of-microsoft-and-amazon-despite-poaching-googles-ai-chief">lagged behind peers</a> when it comes to AI, with Eddy Cue, a senior executive, having reportedly said that AI could do to Apple what the tech giant did to Nokia.
The company has since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/45029758/apples-ai-team-undergoes-major-restructuring-amidst-performance-concerns">restructured its AI team</a>, with Siri being handed over to Mike Rockwell, who previously headed the Vision Pro division. This comes amid the team&#8217;s underperformance and failure to deliver products promptly over the past couple of years.
Delays in AI rollouts have led to cuts in the company&#8217;s <a href="https://benzinga.com/media/25/03/44350512/apples-ai-crisis-reaches-boiling-point-ahead-of-top-100-executive-retreat-tim-cook-and-key-execs-called-out-over-siri-failure-by-top-analyst">analyst price targets</a> in recent months, as rivals such as Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) take the lead. 
Price Action: Apple shares were largely flat, down just 0.09% on Friday, ending at $211.26 per share. They are down 1.81% pre-market and 6.64% year-to-date.
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Cybersecurity firm DTEX has compared North Korea&#8217;s cybercrime operations to a mafia organization controlled by Kim Jong Un. The operations involve a global network of North Korean technologists who infiltrate Fortune 500 companies and launder money to support Kim&#8217;s nuclear and ballistic missile ambitions.
What Happened: North Korea has intensified its strategy this year by enlisting 90 top graduates for an AI research center, while also requiring them to hand over twice their monthly earnings. This development coincides with efforts towards laundering $1.5 billion stolen in a cryptocurrency exchange hack earlier this year, <a href="https://reports.dtexsystems.com/DTEX-Exposing+DPRK+Cyber+Syndicate+and+Hidden+IT+Workforce.pdf?_gl=1&#x2A;16ngf3n&#x2A;_gcl_aw&#x2A;R0NMLjE3NDY0NzEwMjQuQ2owS0NRand0OHpBQmhES0FSSXNBSFh1RDdaT1FkeS1SWTRXbDZVZHU4a2JCZHpVR0stNmlLRy1Lakh1Y3RnbkJYREdCQ2ZnamNtbGlfZ2FBakUxRUFMd193Y0I.&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;OTYxMjM2ODE2LjE3NDQwNjkwNzE.">revealed </a>the report.
These IT workers, who are part of the regime's cyber cartel, collaborate with malicious North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups linked to the Korean People's Army. According to UN estimates, the IT workers generate between $250 million and $600 million annually, while the APTs have stolen at least $3 billion in cryptocurrency.
Many of these IT workers and APT actors, having trained together at elite institutions such as Kim Sung Il Military University and Kumsong Academy, are familiar with one another. This network of operatives, referred to as a "bro network," is a crucial part of the cybercrime operations.
The report highlights that North Korean workers are forced to compete under brutal conditions—working up to 16 hours a day, six days a week—with minimal breaks. They keep less than 20% of their earnings and must cover costs for operations and equipment themselves, while the main beneficiaries are Kim Jong Un's family and the North Korean elite.
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Why It Matters: Earlier this year, it was reported that thousands of North Korean IT workers were impersonating Americans to land jobs at Fortune 500 companies, with their earnings being used to fund Kim Jong Un‘s illicit weapons programs. They were leveraging advanced AI to <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/04/44678849/north-korean-it-workers-impersonating-americans-to-land-jobs-at-fortune-500-companies-to-fund-kim-jong-uns-weapons-program-report">alter </a>their appearances and voices and even managing to hold multiple jobs simultaneously, thereby increasing the amount of money funneled back to North Korea.
Furthermore, North Korean hackers infiltrated the U.S. corporate system to launch a malware campaign aimed at crypto developers. They set up fake companies using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44999851/north-korea-spies-used-fake-us-firms-to-hack-crypto-developers-report">fake names </a>and addresses in the US to carry out their operations.
Moreover, in March, North Korea, with the help of the infamous <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44349644/kim-jong-uns-north-korea-backed-lazarus-group-now-has-more-bitcoin-than-el-salvador">hacking syndicate</a> Lazarus Group, has quietly become one of the biggest holders of Bitcoin. The stash was valued at more than double the amount held by El Salvador, the well-known Bitcoin-friendly country.
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<li>Total revenues for the first quarter 2025 are estimated to be between RMB87.0 million and RMB90.0 million, representing year-over-year increase of approximately 35% to 40% compared with RMB64.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Net Loss for the first quarter 2025 is estimated to be between RMB1.0 million and RMB2.0 million, compared with RMB2.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of March 31, 2025 are estimated to be between RMB113.0 million and RMB114.0 million as compared with RMB119.5 million as of December 31, 2024.</li>
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) ("Teva") announced today that it has commenced tender offers (the "Offers") to purchase for cash for a combined aggregate purchase price (exclusive of accrued and unpaid interest) of up to $2,000,000,000 (equivalent) (the "Total Maximum Amount") of the following series of notes issued by finance subsidiaries of Teva and guaranteed by Teva:
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<li>USD 4.750% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2027, CUSIP 88167AAP6 / ISIN US88167AAP66 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. (the "Priority 2 Notes");</li>
<li>EUR 3.750% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2027, Common Code 240660709 / ISIN XS2406607098 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II B.V. (the "Priority 3 Notes" and together with the Priority 2 Notes, the "Pool 2 Notes");</li>
<li>USD 7.875% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029, CUSIP 88167AAS0 / ISIN US88167AAS06 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. (the "Priority 4 Notes");</li>
<li>EUR 7.375% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029, Common Code 259280443 / ISIN XS2592804434 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands II B.V. (the "Priority 5 Notes"); and</li>
<li>USD 8.125% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2031, CUSIP 88167AAR2 / ISIN US88167AAR23 (Registered), issued by Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V. (the "Priority 6 Notes," and together with the Priority 4 Notes and the Priority 5 Notes, the "Pool 3 Notes," and the Pool 3 Notes, together with the Pool 1 Notes and the Pool 2 Notes, the "Notes").</li>
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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) was trading lower Monday morning following an overnight spike that propelled it beyond $0.23.
What happened: The world's largest meme coin by market capitalization experienced a volatile day of trading, with volumes more than doubling to $2.84 billion in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;
DOGE broke past $0.23 twice on Sunday but was met with heavy resistance each time, leading to a U-turn. As of this writing, the cryptocurrency has retraced 8.7% from its intraday high and more than 3% in the last 24 hours.
DOGE followed in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) footsteps, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45486095/bitcoin-breaks-107000-ethereum-dips-dogecoin-rallies-as-greed-sentiment-takes-over-analyst-predicts-great-6-8-week-period">which rallied sharply Sunday night and tapped $107,000 for the first time</a> in nearly four months.
Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Chandler predicted DOGE to "absolutely explode" when BTC hits a new high and holds above $110,000.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The moment <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> breaks ATH and holds above $110k, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24PEPE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$PEPE</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24DOGE&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$DOGE</a> will absolutely explode. &#x1f438;&#x1f4c8; <a href="https://t.co/HeObtzryhH">pic.twitter.com/HeObtzryhH</a>
&mdash; Chandler&#x26a1;&#xFE0F; (@ChandlerCharts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChandlerCharts/status/1924260196219560084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45486943/arthur-hayes-forecasts-bitcoin-will-hit-200000-in-next-bull-run-anticipates-revival-of-fortunes-for-this-hated-coin">Arthur Hayes Forecasts Bitcoin Will Hit $200,000 In Next Bull Run, Anticipates Revival Of Fortunes For This &#8216;Hated&#8217; Coin</a>
Meanwhile, nearly 80% of derivatives traders on Binance with open DOGE positions were leveraged long, according to Coinglass, indicating a bullish outlook for the memecoin.
The Bull Bear Power indicator, which measures the strength of buyers and sellers, flashed a "Buy" signal for DOGE, <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/DOGEUSD/technicals/">according </a>to TradingView.&nbsp; However, the Momentum indicator, which compares the short-term price and long-term price, indicated &#8220;Sell.&#8221;&nbsp;
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, DOGE was exchanging hands at $0.2164, down 3.31% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the coin has dived 31%.
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After Moody&#8217;s Ratings recently downgraded the United States&#8217; long-term credit rating, this expert has highlighted that the rating agency had an investment grade rating on the U.S. debt even ahead of the 2008 global financial crisis.
What Happened: Moody&#8217;s recently changed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/05/45479078/moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating-over-debt-deficit-concerns">rating from Aaa to Aa1</a> and shifted its outlook from &#8220;negative&#8221; to &#8220;stable.&#8221; This decision means the U.S. has now lost its top-tier &#8220;triple-A&#8221; rating from all three major credit agencies, following similar downgrades by Fitch and S&amp;P Global.
However, experts like Ryan Detrick, from Carson Research, offer a perspective of measured reaction. In a post on X, Detrick pointed out that Moody&#8217;s downgrade is not unprecedented, as other agencies have already taken similar action.
He also highlighted a historical context, noting, &#8220;Also, don&#8217;t forget the day Lehman went under (9/15/08), Moody&#8217;s had it rated A2.&#8221;
This suggests that even leading credit rating agencies can maintain relatively high ratings on entities shortly before significant financial distress. Detrick concluded that the recent downgrade by Moody&#8217;s should &#8220;not [be] a huge shock&#8221; given these factors.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Yes, Moody&#39;s cut US debt, but let&#39;s not forget others already have already done this. Not a huge shock. Also don&#39;t forget the day Lehman went under (9/15/08), Moody&#39;s had it rated A2. <a href="https://t.co/Hool1GugHh">pic.twitter.com/Hool1GugHh</a>
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Why It Matters: The agency cited a sustained increase in government debt and interest payment ratios over the past decade as the primary drivers for the downgrade.
Moody&#8217;s projects the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio to rise from nearly 100% in 2025 to approximately 130% by 2035. In a statement released in late March, Moody&#8217;s noted that even under favorable economic conditions, the affordability of U.S. debt remains significantly weaker compared to other Aaa-rated and highly-rated sovereign nations.
Moody&#8217;s also pointed to the consistent failure of successive U.S. administrations and Congress to implement measures that would reverse large annual fiscal deficits and the increasing costs of interest payments.
The agency anticipates these trends will persist without substantial reductions in mandatory spending or deficits, leading to further increases in debt and interest burdens over the next decade.
&#8220;While we recognize the US&#8217; significant economic and financial strengths, we believe these no longer fully counterbalance the decline in fiscal metrics,&#8221; Moody&#8217;s stated on Friday, according <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-16/us-credit-rating-cut-by-moody-s-on-government-debt-increase">to</a> Bloomberg. 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended higher on Friday. The SPY was up 0.63% to $594.20, while the QQQ advanced 0.44% to $521.51, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Monday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones were trading lower.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted limited approval to Novavax Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) COVID-19 vaccine, restricting its use to people 65 and older and those 12 and up with underlying health conditions that increase the risk of severe illness.
What Happened: The decision follows a six-week delay during which regulators sought additional data about the protein-based vaccine, which differs from the mRNA technology used by Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>), <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/17/health/novavax-covid-vaccine-approval">reported</a> CNN.
&#8220;This significant milestone demonstrates our commitment to these populations and is a significant step towards availability of our protein-based vaccine option,&#8221; Novavax President and CEO John Jacobs said in a statement Saturday.
The FDA is requiring Novavax to conduct postmarketing studies examining the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis—heart inflammation conditions rarely reported after COVID-19 vaccination. While a handful of cases were reported in trials, the CDC maintains that vaccination benefits outweigh these rare risks.
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Why It Matters: The approval comes amid shifting political winds at the FDA, where Commissioner Marty Makary previously characterized <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/45059756/trump-era-fda-appointees-request-new-trials-for-novavax-covid-vaccine-reportedly-delaying-approval-timeline?utm_source=chatgpt.com">updated COVID vaccines as &#8220;new products&#8221;</a> requiring fresh clinical trials. In April, Makary tweeted: &#8220;Under this administration, we are prioritizing the Gold Standard of Science—not what saves pharma.&#8221;
President Donald Trump administration appointees had directed a pause on Novavax&#8217;s application despite it being on track for approval by April 1, according to the Associated Press.
Earlier studies showed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44824383/novavax-covid-vaccine-shows-milder-side-effects-than-pfizer-biontechs-shot-study?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Novavax&#8217;s 2024-2025 formula </a>targeting the JN.1 strain produced fewer and less severe side effects compared to mRNA alternatives. In the SHIELD-Utah study, Novavax recipients experienced 1.7 symptoms on average versus 2.8 symptoms for Pfizer-BioNTech recipients.
The CDC&#8217;s vaccine advisers are currently considering changes to guidance for annual COVID-19 shots, potentially focusing recommendations on older adults, immunocompromised individuals, and those with higher exposure risks, the report noted.
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General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) wants to overturn California's EV policy, which aims to phase out ICE vehicles by 2035.
What Happened: The mandate has already been adopted by 11 other states in the U.S. as the Detroit-based automaker cites slower-than-expected growth in the EV sector, the Wall Street Journal reported <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/california-ev-mandate-auto-industry-64708033">on</a> Sunday.
The report suggests the company sent an email to employees, reiterating the automaker's stance on the mandate. "Emissions standards that are not aligned with market realities pose a serious threat to our business by undermining consumer choice and vehicle affordability," GM said in the email.
EV sales in the U.S. have declined by over 5% in April as zero-emission vehicles make up over 20% of California's total sales, data cited in the report says. GM has also scaled back its EV production goals as demand declines, the report outlines.
Why It Matters: The news comes in as GM CEO Mary Barra had shared that the company expects a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45159130/general-motors-ceo-mary-barra-says-prices-will-remain-the-same-amid-donald-trumps-tariffs-that-could-cost-company-5-billion-dollars">$5 billion hit </a>in costs due to U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs.
The company had also pulled its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/05/45133096/this-is-how-much-it-will-cost-general-motors-from-trumps-tariff-policy">earnings guidance for 2025</a>, outlining the uncertainty currently faced by the automotive industry. The company recently criticized the Trump administration's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45314561/trumps-uk-trade-deal-draws-criticism-from-ford-gm-stellantis-this-hurts-american-automakers-suppliers-and-auto-workers">trade deal with the UK</a>.
"This hurts American automakers, suppliers, and auto workers," representatives of the company said in a statement.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, House GOP Representatives want to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45277309/house-gop-representatives-want-to-axe-federal-ev-credit-amid-trumps-tax-cuts-report">axe the Federal EV credit </a>currently offered as an incentive to drive up EV adoption, casting more uncertainty over the sector.
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• Global Ship Lease (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSL#NYSE">GSL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.33 per share on revenue of $172.23 million. 
• Niu Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIU#NASDAQ">NIU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• ICL Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICL#NYSE">ICL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $1.77 billion. 
• Sohu.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOHU#NASDAQ">SOHU</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILT#NASDAQ">GILT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $100.20 million. 
• ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.96 per share on revenue of $1.84 billion. 
• Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TH#NASDAQ">TH</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $65.37 million. 
• Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• CBAK Energy Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBAT#NASDAQ">CBAT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $52.16 million. 
• Oxford Lane Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXLC#NASDAQ">OXLC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $115.00 million. 
• Compugen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGEN#NASDAQ">CGEN</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $3.70 million. 
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• Yalla Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YALA#NYSE">YALA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $81.80 million. 
• Safe Bulkers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SB#NYSE">SB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $57.92 million. 
• 8x8 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGHT#NASDAQ">EGHT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $177.98 million. 
• TAT Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TATT#NASDAQ">TATT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $42.59 million. 
• Zepp Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZEPP#NYSE">ZEPP</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Qifu Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QFIN#NASDAQ">QFIN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.72 per share on revenue of $615.60 million. 
• Transcat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNS#NASDAQ">TRNS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.62 per share on revenue of $76.40 million. 
• Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $1.91 billion. 
• Agilysys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGYS#NASDAQ">AGYS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $71.42 million. 
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Former Vice President&nbsp;Mike Pence&nbsp;has lauded&nbsp;President Donald Trump&#8216;s Middle East visit for its beneficial effects on the U.S. economy, despite his criticism of the diplomatic aspects of the trip. 
What Happened:&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite a public fallout with Trump over the&nbsp;2020 presidential election certification and the ensuing Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, Pence spoke positively of Trump&#8217;s Middle East trip&#8217;s impact on the American economy during an NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Meet the Press&#8221; interview on Sunday. 
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Pence described the journey as &#8220;very successful&#8221; for the U.S. economy. &#8220;The&nbsp;president secured financial commitments in&nbsp;all three countries, including a&nbsp;historic contract for purchasing Boeing&nbsp;aircraft that&#8217;ll really support American jobs,&#8221; Pence said.
These comments from the former Indiana governor are noteworthy, given his recent strained relationship with Trump and recent criticisms of the President&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45214328/mike-pence-warns-trumps-indiscriminate-tariffs-could-trigger-price-shock-and-potential-shortages-keeping-our-kids-toys-affordable-is-part-of-the-american-dream">sweeping tariffs</a>.
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s Middle East visit, which Pence praises, saw the signing of deals worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45462404/trump-unveils-over-200-billion-worth-of-deals-with-uae-including-major-etihad-airways-commitment">over $200 billion </a>between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A significant part of these deals involved a $14.5 billion commitment from&nbsp;Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>),&nbsp;GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), and Etihad Airways. 
Additionally, Trump secured a $1.2 trillion economic agreement with Qatar, including a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45446924/trump-secures-12-trillion-qatar-deal-as-boeing-ge-land-record-orders">record-breaking</a> $96 billion order from Qatar Airways for Boeing and GE Aerospace.
According to CNN, several Democrats, usually critical of President Trump, praised his decision to lift longstanding sanctions on Syria and engage with its new leader. They saw it as a potential economic boost for Syria and a way to reshape the region. Support came from figures like Leon Panetta, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), with Himes reluctantly admitting Trump managed much of the Middle East trip effectively. Murphy, however, criticized Trump for accepting the luxury Qatari jet.
On the other hand, economist Peter Schiff warned that Qatar&#8217;s $200 billion deal with Boeing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/05/45427289/peter-schiff-warns-qatars-200-billion-boeing-deal-could-spike-us-inflation-interest-rates-says-treasury-sell-off-may-follow">could lead </a>to a surge in U.S. inflation and interest rates. He states that to help finance the purchase, "Qatar will likely sell a lot of Treasuries and other U.S. assets," which would further strain the U.S. bond market, already under pressure.
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Trump's Middle East Trip Draws Rare Praise From Mike Pence As 'Very Successful' For US Economy Amid 'Historic' Boeing Deal: 'That'll Really Support American Jobs'

미국 시장은 1월 31일 종료된 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43434471/trumps-tariffs-hit-markets-natural-gas-spikes-mexican-peso-hits-2-year-lows-bitcoin-freefalls-the-outlook-is-unclear-analysts-warn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">강력한 일주일 동안</a> 많은 것들을 소화해야 했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">여러 ETF가</a> 연이은 시장 변동성에도 불구하고 두드러진 성과를 보였고, 특히 기술 및 채권 같은 부문에서 주목할 만한 상승세를 보였다. 이번 요약에서 지난주 주요 시장 동향을 자세히 살펴보고 이 기간 동안 상승한 ETF 5종목을 확인해 보자.
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Amplify Commodity Trust Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDRY#NYSE">BDRY</a>)
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<li>특징: 건화물 해운 회사에 순수하게 집중, Breakwave Dry Freight Futures Index 추적</li>
<li>운용수수료: 0.44%</li>
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Simplify Propel Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SURI#NYSE">SURI</a>)
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<li>주간 상승률: 8.27%</li>
<li>특징: 덜 알려져 있지만 강력한 생명공학, 제약, 건강 기술 및 생명 과학 회사에 대한 노출 및 자본 증대의 기회를 제공</li>
<li>운용수수료: 2.51%</li>
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Global X Social Media ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOCL#NASDAQ">SOCL</a>)
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<li>주간 상승률: 3.92%</li>
<li>특징: 소셜 네트워킹, 파일 공유 및 기타 웹 기반 미디어 애플리케이션 포함 소셜미디어 관련 회사에 대한 노출 제공</li>
<li>운용수수료: 0.65%</li>
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WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCBR#NASDAQ">WCBR</a>)
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<li>주간 상승률: 3.47%</li>
<li>특징: 사이버 보안 기술 관련 회사에 대한 집중 노출 제공</li>
<li>운용수수료: 0.45%</li>
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YieldMax BABA Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABO#NYSE">BABO</a>)
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<li>주간 상승률: 7.38%</li>
<li>특징: 액티브 관리 펀드로 알리바바(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)의 콜 옵션을 매도하여 월간 수입을 창출하는 것이 목표</li>
<li>운용수수료: 0.99%</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">지난주 시장을 움직인 요인</h2>
1월 31일에 끝난 변동성이 특히 컸던 한 주 동안,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43404983/stocks-trim-deepseek-losses-fed-holds-steady-trump-slaps-25-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-this-week-in-the-markets" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 강력한 실적 발표가 시장의 구세주 역할을 했다</a>. 티 로우 프라이스(T. Rowe Price)의 트레이더에 따르면, S&amp;P 500 기업 중 약 40%가 수익을 보고했으며, 메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)와 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)의 강력한 실적이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43395813/apple-shares-are-on-the-rise-after-q1-earnings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">주식 반등에 기여했다.</a>
그럼에도 불구하고 S&amp;P 500 지수는 1% 하락한 채로 주를 마감했다. 나스닥 종합지수는 1월 27일 중국 개발업체 딥시크 등장 이후 기술주 매도세에 힘입어 급락했다. 
딥시크의 에너지 효율적인 오픈 소스 AI 모델은 경쟁에 대한 우려를 불러일으켜, 그날 엔비디아 주가가 거의 17% 급락했다. 지수는 1.6% 하락으로 마감했다. 다우존스 산업평균지수는 0.3%의 소폭 상승을 기록하며 3주 연속 상승세를 이어갔다. 
무역 정책도 시장에 영향을 미쳤다. 도널드 트럼프 전 미국 대통령이 2월 1일까지 멕시코와 캐나다에 25%의 관세를 부과하고 중국산 제품에 10%의 관세를 부과할 계획을 재확인했기 때문이다. 
통화정책 관련해서는 연준이 2025년 첫 정책 회의에서 견조한 경제 성장과 탄력적인 노동 시장을 이유로 금리를 4.25%~4.50% 범위로 동결했다.
지난 금요일, 미 상무부의 근원 PCE 인플레이션 보고서에 따르면 12월의 전년 대비 상승률은 2.8%로 3개월 연속 변동이 없었다. 이는 연준의 목표치 2%를 상회하는 수치다. 
한편, 미국 경제는 4분기에 2.3%, 2018년 한 해 동안 2.8% 성장하여, 예상보다 약간 낮았지만 연준의 장기 성장 전망치인 1.8%를 상회했다. 성장의 주된 원동력은 소비와 정부 지출이었다. 
또한 채권 가격 상승으로 국채 수익률이 하락했는데, 이는 부분적으로 딥시크의 파괴적 AI 혁신에 대한 우려 완화로 인한 것이었다.
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중국 정부의 지원을 받는 해커들이 미국의 중요한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/infrastructure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인프라</a>에 &#8216;대혼란&#8217;을 일으킬 수 있는 지능형 공격을 조율하고 있다고 미국 연방수사국(FBI) 국장인 크리스토퍼 레이(Christopher Wray)가 밝혔다.
그는 목요일 내슈빌에서 열린 현대 분쟁에 관한 서밋(Summit on Modern Conflict)에서 참석자들에게 &#8220;수처리 시설과 에너지 그리드부터 교통 및 정보 기술에 이르기까지 모든 것이 우리 사회의 중추를 형성한다&#8221;고 <a href="https://www.fbi.gov/news/speeches/director-wrays-remarks-at-the-vanderbilt-summit-on-modern-conflict-and-emerging-threats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">말했다</a>.
그런 것들이 공격을 받으면 어떻게 될까? 레이는 그러한 시나리오가 언제든지 발생할 수 있다고 경고했다.
그는 &#8220;중국은 &#8216;그냥&#8217; 터무니없는 절도 캠페인 그 이상을 위해 대규모 해킹 기업(50대 1)을 포지셔닝하고 있다&#8221;고 덧붙였다. &#8220;그것은 그 질량과 숫자를 사용하여 선택한 시간에 우리의 중요한 인프라에 물리적으로 큰 피해를 입힐 수 있는 능력을 스스로 부여하는 것이다.&#8221;
레이는 민간 기업들에게 &#8220;경계를 표명&#8221;하고 &#8220;적들이 우리를 상대로 무엇을 하고 있거나 무엇을 준비하고 있는지에 대한 중요한 정보를 생성하는 중앙 방어 역할&#8221;을 수행할 것을 촉구했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">주목해야 할 3개의 OT 스타트업</h3>
웨드부시의 애널리스트 타즈 코우잘기(Taz Koujalgi)에 따르면 레이의 발언은 &#8220;전혀 과장적이지 않다&#8221;. 이는 OT(운영 기술, operational technology) 전문가들의 중요성이 커지고 있음을 강조한다.
아래 3개 기업들을 살펴보자:
<ul>
<li>드라고스(Dragos Inc.)는 &#8216;OT 분야의 선도적인 개척자 중 하나&#8217;라고 코우잘기가 Benzinga에게 말했다. 메릴랜드 주 하노버에 본사를 둔 이 회사는 지금까지 벤처 캐피털로 약 4억 4천만 달러를 모았다.</li>
<li>현재까지 6억 3,500만 달러 이상의 자금을 조달한 뉴욕 소재 클래로티(Claroty)는 지난달 추가로 1억 달러의 지원을 <a href="https://claroty.com/press-releases/claroty-secures-usd100-million-in-strategic-growth-financing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">확보</a>했다.</li>
<li>그리고 샌프란시스코에 본사를 둔 노조미 네트웍스(Nozomi Networks)도 지난달 신규 자금 1억 달러를 확보해 총 2억 6천만 달러가 넘었다.</li>
</ul>
오늘날 대부분의 &#8220;보안 지출&#8221;은 전통적인 IT 인프라 공간에서 발생한다고 코우잘기가 말했다. &#8220;그러나 실제 기반 시설인 파이프라인, 전력망 및 수처리 공장은 투자 및 보안 지출 측면에서 상당히 뒤처져 있다.&#8221;
그리고 벤처 지원이 전반적으로 부족하다는 점을 고려하면 OT 하위 부문에서 자본을 조달하는 것은 특히 어렵다.
또 다른 어려움은 이러한 유형의 기반 시설 공격이 &#8220;꽤 새로운&#8221; 현상이며 &#8220;빠르게 변화하고 있다&#8221;는 점이다.
매일 새로운 소프트웨어가 만들어지고 있으며 악의적인 행위자들이 일상적으로 해당 소프트웨어에서 허점을 발견함에 따라 5년 전의 코드는 쓸모 없게 될 위험에 처해 있다고 코우잘기가 설명했다.
말하자면, &#8220;나쁜 놈들의 속도에 맞추기가 어렵다&#8221;는 것이다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">나쁜 놈들은 누구인가?</h3>
우리는 이미 2023년에 마이크로소프트 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)와 서방 정보 기관들의 보안 분석가들이 &#8216;볼트 타이푼'(Volt Typhoon)&#8216;으로 알려진 국가 후원의 중국 해킹 그룹이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/05/32573948/microsoft-blames-chinese-hackers-for-spying-on-critical-american-infrastructure-and-guam">다양한 미국의 핵심 기반 시설 기관을 스파이했다는 사실</a>을 밝혀냈다는 것을 알고있다.
중국과 미국은 일상적으로 서로를 감시하고 있다. 그러나 분석가들은 이번 사건이 미국의 중요 인프라에 대한 중국의 가장 광범위한 사이버 스파이 활동 중 하나였다고 말한다.
중국은 지난 3월 이러한 사이버 공격 주장을 &#8216;순수한 정치적 책략&#8217;이라고 <a href="https://www.scmp.com/video/china/3256907/china-denies-accusations-state-sponsored-hacking-us-uk-and-new-zealand" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">일축</a>했다.
중국 외교부의 린 지안 대변인은 &#8220;미국이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/09/28959768/china-claims-us-took-control-of-telecom-network-post-space-research-university-hack" target="_blank" rel="noopener">중국에 대한 자체 사이버 공격</a>을 그만두도록 요청한다&#8221;고 말했다.
하지만 레이가 말한 대로, 볼트 타이푼은 &#8220;지속적인 PRC 접근 &#8230; 그들은 우리 네트워크 안에 숨어들어 &#8216;리빙 오프 더 랜드(living-off-the-land)&#8217;라고 알려진 전술을 사용했다. &#8212; 즉, 피해자 네트워크에 이미 존재하는 내장 도구를 악용하여 악의적인 작업을 수행했다. 네트워크 방어자가 사용되고 있을 것으로 예상하는 도구들이기 때문에 의심을 불러일으키지 않는다. 동시에 그들은 보트넷을 운영하여 그들의 악의적인 활동과 그것이 중국에서 온 것임을 더욱 숨기고 있었다. 이 모든 것은 중국 정부에게 치명적인 타격을 가할 수 있는 적절한 순간을 기다릴 능력을 부여하기 위한 목표로 이루어졌다.&#8221;
&#x2A;&#x2A; 참고: living-off-the-land란 자급자족식 공격으로 타깃 시스템에 미리 설치되어 있는 도구를 활용하여 공격을 하는 행위.
그리고 그것은 단지 중국뿐만 아니다. 2021년에 콜로니얼 파이프라인(Colonial Pipeline)에 대한 사이버 공격의 책임이 있는 다크사이드(DarkSide)라는 해커 그룹도 있었고, 이로 인해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/05/21026280/colonial-pipeline-hackers-stole-data-on-thursday-ahead-of-shutdown-bloomberg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">완전한 폐쇄</a>가 발생했다.
같은 해, 삼엄한 경비를 받고 있는 이란의 나탄즈(Natanz) 공장에 사이버 공격이 발생했다. 이번 중단으로 인해 테헤란의 핵 프로그램이 9개월 지연된 것으로 알려졌다. 미국과 이스라엘 모두 사보타주 캠페인으로 여겨지는 행위에 관여했다는 사실을 인정하지 않았다.
ETF도 고려해보자: 여기 주목할만한 사이버 보안 ETF 5개가 있다:
<ul>
<li>Amplify ETF Trust Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>)</li>
<li>First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>)</li>
<li>iShares Cybersecurity and Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHAK#NYSE">IHAK</a>)</li>
<li>WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCBR#NASDAQ">WCBR</a>)</li>
<li>Global X Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUG#NASDAQ">BUG</a>)</li>
</ul>
이미 읽은 내용: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38214476/russian-government-linked-hackers-stole-federal-email-correspondence-with-microsoft-cisa">러시아 정부 연계 해커들이 미국 국방부와 마이크로소프트와의 연방 이메일 통신을 도난</a>

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