"Going Phishing: The Most Imitated Big Name Brands"

Attackers often masquerade as popular brands in the execution of phishing attacks. A new report released by the cybersecurity firm Check Point reveals which brands were the most imitated for phishing attacks launched in Q1 2020 and the top phishing brands by type of platform. According to the report, the top five most imitated brands are Apple, Netflix, Yahoo, WhatsApp, and PayPal. More than 50 percent of all phishing attacks during Q1 were launched via the web. Phishing attacks are predicted to increase in the upcoming months as cybercriminals continue to exploit fears surrounding the current global crisis and the rise in remote work. This article continues to discuss the use of familiar brand names to perform phishing attacks, the top phishing brands in Q1 2020, and the top phishing brands by platform, as well as the expected growth in the sophistication and frequency of phishing attempts. 

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