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> Cybercriminals favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in brand phishing attacks

[SOURCE] Help Net Security [AUTHOR: Anamarija Pogorelec] [DATE: 19/10/2026 09:38] [LANGUAGE: EN]
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 credentials can unlock an entire … More → The post Cybercriminals favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in brand phishing attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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