Cybercriminals favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in brand phishing attacks

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Cybercriminals favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in brand phishing attacks

Check Point Research found that Microsoft accounted for 33 percent of brand impersonation phishing attempts in the third quarter of 2026, up from 23 percent in the prior quarter and substantially higher than competitors. Apple and Google each represented 8 percent of phishing attacks, while Dropbox and YouTube saw the largest increases in targeting.

Why it matters: Enterprise security teams and credential management practitioners should prioritize detection and user training around Microsoft credential theft, as these stolen credentials provide attackers broad access to organizational systems and data.

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2026-10-19 09:38 UTC

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