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 ALSO: Q3 ransomware attacks up 36 percent year-on-year Brand-based scams are on the rise. Attackers use the tried and tested approach of targeting trusted digital services to trick… [Continue Reading]