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The Threat Intelligence division of Check Point Research (Cpr), a leading provider of global cybersecurity solutions, has released its latest Brand Phishing Report, sharing with the public the brands most imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal personal information or payment credentials during July, August and September.

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The Threat Intelligence division has released its latest Brand Phishing Report, sharing with the public the brands most imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal personal information or payment credentials over the past three months
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Dhl takes first place among most imitated brands for phishing
While LinkedIn was the most imitated brand in both the first and second quarters of 2022, for the aforementioned quarter it was Dhl that took the top spot, accounting for 22% of all phishing attempts worldwide
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Microsoft is in second place (16 percent) and LinkedIn has dropped to third, with 11 percent of scams, down from 52 percent in the first quarter and 45 percent in the second
Instagram appeared in the top 10 for the first time, following a blue badge-related pishing campaign reported in September
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What is a brand phishing attack
It is a general term that describes attempts that seek to manipulate or deceive users. It is an increasingly common threat vector used in many attack attempts. In a brand phishing attack, criminals try to imitate the official website of a well-known brand by using a domain name or Url and web page design similar to those of the authentic website
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Here's what to watch out for
The link to the fake website may be sent to targeted individuals via e-mail or text messages, the user may be redirected while browsing the web, or may be activated by a fraudulent mobile app. The fake website, often contains a form intended to steal users' credentials, payment details, or other personal information
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