Spotting the spyware: How modern spies are weaponizing phishing

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In an era defined by the rise of AI, deep fakes, and other easily accessible forms of digital deception, cybercriminals increasingly have access to tools that can supercharge more advanced scams.

While phishing emails were once typo-ridden and repetitive, they now masquerade behind legitimate tools, logos, and convincing text.