Microsoft remains most imitated brand for phishing attempts: Report

New Delhi: Microsoft continued to remain the most imitated brand for phishing attempts in the April-June quarter, as cyber criminals used the brand to steal individuals’ personal information or payment credentials, researchers said on Thursday.

Forty-five percent of all brand phishing attempts were related to Microsoft in Q2 (up six points from Q1 2021).

Shipping company DHL maintained its position as the second-most impersonated brand, with 26 per cent of all phishing attempts related to it, as criminals continue to take advantage of the growing reliance on online shopping, according to Check Point Research (CPR), the threat intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies.