Apple Is Top Pick for Brand Phishing Attempts

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Apple was the brand most commonly used in spoofing attacks during the first quarter of 2020, when 10% of all brand phishing attempts related to the tech giant, researchers report.

Check Point’s “Brand Phishing Report” for the first quarter of 2020 highlights the brands that cybercriminals most frequently imitate to steal personal and financial data. Apple took the top spot overall, up from seventh place in the fourth quarter of 2019. Netflix came in second, with 9% of all phishing attempts relating to the company, followed by Yahoo (6%), WhatsApp (6%), and PayPal (5%). Chase Bank, in sixth place, was seen in 5% of attempts, up from 2% last quarter.

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