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Microsoft, Google, Spotify Lead Global Phishing Scams In Q2 2025 – Report

A new report by Check Point Research has raised the alarm on a growing wave of phishing scams globally, revealing that Microsoft, Google, and Spotify were the most impersonated brands between April and June 2025. Findings of the report, revealed that Microsoft was the most impersonated brand, accounting for 25 percent of all phishing attempts globally during the second quarter of the year. Google followed at 11 percent while Apple took third pla…

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Spotify Returns to the Top of Brand Scams

In the second quarter of 2025, Microsoft maintained its position as the most widely used brand.

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IT-I-Ko

Abused for Phishing: Microsoft Most Affected

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence department of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/__https:/www.checkpoint.com/___.YzJlOmNwYWxsOmM6bzo3YjMxYTYyNDI0YTkxMTJiYTA3NDc3ZWViODNhMWFiOTo2OmFkMzU6ODM0NWNiYzk3ZjU0NmI5ZTgzMU4Y2U0ZGExZGUwYj3OGVlYzVkZjM5MGJjNzdjMDk0Njc4MTgwZmViY3MjpwOkY6Tg) has published its brand phishing ranking for the second quarter of 2025. The report describes the brands that we…

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Abused for Phishing: Microsoft Most Affected - Mittelstand Cafe

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence Department of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/__https:/www.checkpoint.com/___.YzJlOmNwYWxsOmM6bzo3YjMxYTYyNDI0YTkxMTJiYTA3NDc3ZWViODNhMWFiOTo2OmFkMzU6ODM0NWNiYzk3ZjU0NmI5ZTgzMzU4Y2U0ZGExZGUwYj3OGVlYzVkZjM5MGJjNzdjMDk0Njc4MTgwZmViY3MjpwOkY6Tg) has published its brand phishing ranking for the second quarter of 2025.

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TECHx Media

Check Point Reveals Top Phishing Brands for Q2 2025

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), has released its Brand Phishing Ranking for Q2 2025. The report identifies the brands most frequently impersonated by cybercriminals to steal sensitive personal and financial data. According to the report, Microsoft remained the most targeted brand in phishing attempts, appearing in 25% of all attacks. Google followed with 11%, and …

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Microsoft Most Phished Brand in Q2 2025, Check Point

Microsoft was the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks during Q2 2025, accounting for 25% of all attempts, according to Check Point Research.

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CepymeNews

Microsoft Maintains Leadership in Identity Impersonation and Spotify Reappears Among the 10 Most Imitated Brands in Phishing Attacks

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), has published its latest Brand Phishing Report for the second quarter of 2025. This report highlights the brands most supplanted by cybercriminals to steal personal and financial information, highlighting the constant evolution of phishing tactics. During the second quarter of 2025, Microsoft has... The Microsoft entry maintains leadership in identity supplanting and Spotify reappears among…

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