Microsoft Dominates Phishing Impersonations in Q3 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. [Newsroom]Redwood City, USA (ots) - Especially during the current discussion about Windows 10, consumers should pay attention to phishing. The results of Check Point Software's Brand Phishing Report show a significant increase in attacks. Microsoft ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., news transmitted by currently
Microsoft remains the most imitated brand in phishing scams
Microsoft was the most impersonated brand in worldwide phishing attacks during the third quarter of 2025. 40 percent of such attempts used the company’s name, according to Check Point Research’s Brand Phishing Report for Q3. Google took the second spot with 9 percent of global phishing activity, while Apple was third with 6 percent. Together, those three names accounted for more than half of all brand impersonation attempts in the period. SEE AL…
Microsoft Dominates Phishing Impersonations in Q3 2025
Cyber criminals are sticking with familiar names, and Microsoft remains their favorite disguise. According to Check Point Research’s Brand Phishing Report for Q3 2025, Microsoft accounted for 40% of all brand impersonation attempts this quarter, holding its place as the most targeted company worldwide. Familiar Tech Brands Continue to Lead The dominance of major tech players in phishing campaigns shows no sign of slowing. Google ranked second wi…
Cybercriminals continue to supplant well-known brands and Microsoft remains their preferred costume. According to the Check Point Research Brand Phishing Report for the third quarter of 2025, Microsoft concentrated 40% of all attempts at brand supplantation during this period and maintains – by far – its position as the company [...] The post Which brands do cybercriminals prefer to make fraud? first appeared on TransMedia.


Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence branch of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. publishes its report on the most usurped brands by hackers to conduct phishing campaigns in the 3rd quarter of 2025. The results reveal a significant increase in brand usurpation attacks targeting the most used digital services, with Microsoft leading the most imitated brands: in fact, 40% of all phishing attempts in the world exploited its image in t…
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), has revealed that cybercriminals continue to supplant well-known brands and that Microsoft remains their preferred costume.According to the Check Point Research Brand Phishing Report for the third quarter of 2025, Microsoft concentrated 40% of all attempts at brand supplantation during this period... The entry Top-supplanted brands in the third quarter of 2025 aparece primero en Noticias de…
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