Cybercriminals favor Microsoft over Apple and Google in brand phishing attacks

Microsoft accounted for 33% of brand impersonation attempts tracked by Check Point Research in the third quarter of 2026, up from 23% in the previous quarter, Help Net Security reports. That share is roughly four times that of any other brand in phishing attacks. https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/19/check-point-brand-impersonation-scams-q3-2026-report/