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State-backed attackers have been observed using tools identical or very similar to those created by commercial spyware vendors like Intellex and NSO Group. These tools, including a Safari browser exploit (CVE-2021-1879), were used to spy on the Mongolian government, highlighting the concerning trend of state actors leveraging commercially developed spyware and the potential for unintended consequences as these tools spread beyond their original intended use.