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French Cybersecurity Agency Warns Tourists About AI-Powered Hotel Phishing Scams

France’s cybersecurity authority has warned international visitors about fake hotel booking websites created with artificial intelligence, as criminals target tourists making last-minute summer accommodation arrangements.
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