Cybercriminals Favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in Brand Phishing Attacks
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In attacks, victims are also lured into executing malicious commands and installing remote access software. The article Artificial intelligence services increasingly used as bait by cybercriminals – Microsoft is the most imitated brand in phishing was first published in Y-lehti.
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IT Security News - cybersecurity, infosecurity newsCybercriminals favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in brand phishing attacks
Microsoft accounted for 33% of brand impersonation attempts tracked by Check Point Research in the third quarter of 2026, up from 23% in the previous quarter and roughly four times the share of any other brand. Top 10 most impersonated brands in phishing attacks (Source: Check Point) Apple and Google followed with 8% each. Dropbox and YouTube recorded the biggest climbs in the rankings. “Attackers favor Microsoft because stolen Microsoft credent…
Check Point Research: Microsoft accounts for one in three Brand Phishing attempts in Q3 2026
Check Point Research (CPR) released its Brand Phishing Ranking for Q3 2026. The latest findings reveal that Microsoft remained the most impersonated brand, accounting for 33% of all brand phishing attempts tracked during the quarter, up from 23% in Q2. Attackers continue to exploit trust in widely used technology, social networking and financial brands, while also following users into AI and developer tools. The concentration at the top of the r…
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