Phishing remains one of the most widespread and damaging cyber threats facing organizations today. Attackers craft deceptive messages designed to trick users into revealing credentials, financial information, or installing malware. To make matters worse, the tactics continue to evolve. Originating in the mid‑1990s, phishing has grown into a sophisticated weapon. Modern attackers now use AI, social media intelligence, and high‑quality impersonation techniques to create convincing campaigns that are harder than ever to detect.