"Microsoft Named Most Imitated Brand in Phishing Attacks"

According to security researchers at ChecPoint, Microsoft appeared as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks during the third quarter of 2024, with 61% of brand phishing attempts leveraging Microsoft branding.  Apple came in second most impersonated brand, with 12% of phishing attempts using the firm's branding. Google, which came fourth in Q2, reached third place at 7% in Q3.  The researchers noted that Alibaba made its debut in the top 10 at seventh place (1.1%), and Adobe re-entered the ranking at eighth (0.8%), marking its first appearance since Q2 2022.

Infosecurity Magazine reports: "Microsoft Named Most Imitated Brand in Phishing Attacks"