### Summary
Following the detection of a spear phishing email, our analysis has traced the origins to a known phishing campaign linked to Maze ransomware affiliates. The email contained malicious attachments designed to deploy initial malware payloads.

### Technical Details
- **Sender:** Compromised legitimate business email addresses
- **Attachments:** Encrypted ZIP files with embedded malware
- **Targets:** High-level executives and financial departments

### Recommendations
- Conduct a thorough review of email filtering systems.
- Implement immediate awareness training for all employees on recognizing phishing attempts.