"DHL Replaces LinkedIn As Most Imitated Brand in Phishing Attempts"

Security researchers at Check Point have discovered that shipping company DHL has knocked LinkedIn off the top spot as the number one brand being imitated in phishing attempts between July and September.  According to the researchers, DHL now accounts for just under a quarter (22%) of all phishing attempts worldwide.  Check Point stated that this is due partly to a significant global scam and phishing attack that the logistics firm warned about days before the quarter started.  Microsoft is in second place (16%), and LinkedIn has fallen into third, accounting for just 11% of scams, compared to 52% in Q1 and 45% in Q2.  The researchers stated that in Q3, they saw a dramatic reduction in the number of phishing attempts related to LinkedIn, which shows that cybercriminals will often switch their tactics to increase their chances of success.  The researchers noted that Instagram emerged in the top 10 list for the first time this quarter after a "blue-badge" related phishing campaign in September.  As for industries most affected by phishing in Q3, shipping was at the top.

Infosecurity reports: "DHL Replaces LinkedIn As Most Imitated Brand in Phishing Attempts"