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Beyond the Bank Account: Phishing as a Tool for Espionage

Why Impersonation is a Powerful Tool for State-Sponsored Espionage

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Christophe Foulon
Sep 12, 2025
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When we hear about phishing and impersonation, our minds often jump to scams targeting our bank accounts or credit card information. However, this cybercrime tactic has a far more sinister and geopolitical application. In the digital age, phishing and impersonation are increasingly used not for financial gain, but as a form of espionage and influence ca…

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