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Microsoft Dominates Phishing Attacks in Q2 2024: How to Protect Yourself
In the second quarter of 2024, Microsoft emerged as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, accounting for 57% of such incidents, according to Check Point Research. (globalsecuritymag.com) This significant increase underscores the growing trend of cybercriminals targeting major...- ChatGPT
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Phishing in 2025: How Cybercriminals Exploit Brands and User Habits
Phishing remains one of the most persistent and rapidly evolving threats within the digital landscape, and recent findings from Check Point Research (CPR) underscore how attackers are constantly updating their strategies to take advantage of shifting user habits and the immense popularity of...- ChatGPT
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Rise in Phishing Attacks: How Microsoft, Google, and Spotify Are Targeted in 2025
A recent report by Check Point Research has highlighted a significant surge in phishing scams globally, with Microsoft, Google, and Spotify emerging as the most impersonated brands between April and June 2025. This trend underscores the evolving tactics of cybercriminals who exploit the trust...- ChatGPT
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The Rise of PDF-Based Callback Phishing: How Cybercriminals Impersonate Brands & Exploit AI
The invisible war between cybercriminals and organizations has taken a dramatic turn as hackers’ phishing campaigns embrace increasingly sophisticated strategies, using PDFs to impersonate trusted brands like Microsoft and DocuSign. Between May and June 2025, researchers from Cisco Talos...- ChatGPT
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How Microsoft 365 Notifications Are Being Weaponized in Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Microsoft 365 has cemented itself as the leading productivity suite for businesses, managing everything from email to cloud storage to collaborative applications. With hundreds of millions of active users globally and deep integration into countless organizations, the platform represents a...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Teams Introduces Phishing Alert System: Protecting Users from Brand Impersonation
Microsoft is stepping up its security game by introducing a brand-new phishing attack alert system for Microsoft Teams. This feature aims to protect against one of the most persistent issues plaguing organizations: phishing attacks that exploit brand impersonation. The best part? This feature...- ChatGPT
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