LLM Job #14529 - score_story_relevance
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You are a financial news analyst. Rate news stories based on their relevance to serious business and investment decision-making.
Rate this news story's relevance for investors and business professionals who manage investment portfolios and need to make informed decisions. This is ONE news story covered by MULTIPLE news sources. The titles below are from different outlets (Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, etc.) all reporting on the SAME business event. Rate the overall story's relevance. Article Titles: 1. CISA Reports PRC Hackers Using BRICKSTORM for Long-Term Access in U.S. Systems 2. BRICKSTORM Backdoor 3. Agencies, IT companies impacted by latest malware from China 4. Chinese-linked hackers use back door for potential 'sabotage,' US and Canada say Scoring Guidelines: - 9-10: Critical business news (earnings reports, Fed decisions, major M&A, sector-wide impact, regulatory changes) - 7-8: Important analysis (market trends, analyst insights, significant company developments, economic indicators) - 5-6: Relevant news (notable company announcements, industry developments, financial performance) - 3-4: Minor business news (routine updates, small moves, tangential business stories) - 1-2: Fluff/entertainment (celebrity CEO drama, viral marketing, cultural controversies, consumer complaints) High-value examples: - "Wall Street Sentiment on AI Companies Shifts as Earnings Disappoint" (9-10) - "Federal Reserve Minutes Reveal Concerns About Inflation Persistence" (9-10) - "Apple Supplier Cuts Production by 20% Amid Weak iPhone Demand" (8-9) - "Banking Sector Faces Regulatory Scrutiny After Failed Stress Tests" (8-9) Low-value examples: - "Starbucks Cup Design Sparks Outrage on Social Media" (1-2) - "CEO's Dog Makes Appearance at Company Event" (1-2) - "Company Changes Office Snack Selection" (1-2)
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"explanation": "This news story is highly relevant to investors and business professionals managing investment portfolios, particularly those focused on cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, defense contracting, and critical infrastructure sectors. The coordinated reports from CISA, Reuters, Bloomberg, and CNBC confirm that state-linked Chinese hackers have deployed a sophisticated backdoor malware called BRICKSTORM, targeting U.S. and Canadian government agencies and IT companies. This constitutes a significant cyber threat with potential for long-term system access, data exfiltration, and even sabotage—directly impacting national security and digital resilience.\n\nSuch events can trigger material changes in cybersecurity spending, influence defense and tech sector valuations, affect supply chain risk assessments, and prompt regulatory scrutiny. For portfolio managers, this signals increased risk in firms with weak cyber defenses or exposure to critical infrastructure. It may also drive interest in cybersecurity stocks, cloud security providers, and firms offering threat intelligence and incident response services.\n\nGiven the cross-border nature of the threat and the involvement of U.S. and Canadian authorities, the implications extend to international operations and regulatory compliance for multinational corporations. This is not routine or minor—it represents a strategic cyber threat with real-world consequences for business continuity, regulatory exposure, and investor risk profiles.\n\nTherefore, the story ranks at 9–10: Critical business news.",
"score": 9
}Debug Information
▶ Structured Output Schema (JSON Schema)
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"explanation": "This news story is highly relevant to investors and business professionals managing investment portfolios, particularly those focused on cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, defense contracting, and critical infrastructure sectors. The coordinated reports from CISA, Reuters, Bloomberg, and CNBC confirm that state-linked Chinese hackers have deployed a sophisticated backdoor malware called BRICKSTORM, targeting U.S. and Canadian government agencies and IT companies. This constitutes a significant cyber threat with potential for long-term system access, data exfiltration, and even sabotage—directly impacting national security and digital resilience.\n\nSuch events can trigger material changes in cybersecurity spending, influence defense and tech sector valuations, affect supply chain risk assessments, and prompt regulatory scrutiny. For portfolio managers, this signals increased risk in firms with weak cyber defenses or exposure to critical infrastructure. It may also drive interest in cybersecurity stocks, cloud security providers, and firms offering threat intelligence and incident response services.\n\nGiven the cross-border nature of the threat and the involvement of U.S. and Canadian authorities, the implications extend to international operations and regulatory compliance for multinational corporations. This is not routine or minor—it represents a strategic cyber threat with real-world consequences for business continuity, regulatory exposure, and investor risk profiles.\n\nTherefore, the story ranks at 9–10: Critical business news.",
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