Phishing Frenzy 2025: Microsoft Tops the Charts Again, Spotify and Booking.com Make a Comeback!
In 2025, cybercriminals are still impersonating familiar brands to swipe credentials and payment info. Microsoft’s massive user base made it the top target, while Spotify staged a phishing comeback. Remember, phishing counts on you clicking without thinking, so stay sharp, double-check URLs, and don’t let scammers hit the jackpot with your data!
Hot Take:
Who knew cybercriminals had a brand loyalty problem? It seems they’re stuck replaying the greatest hits playlist, with Microsoft and Spotify topping the charts. The real shocker is the return of Spotify! Guess our cybercriminals missed their guilty pleasure playlists. Meanwhile, Booking.com just got a new “clickbait” review. Who knew phishing could be so on trend?
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals impersonated well-known brands like Microsoft and Spotify to steal credentials and payment info in Q2 2025.
- Microsoft topped the phishing charts, appearing in 25% of all attacks, while Spotify made a comeback after years.
- Entertainment services are increasingly targeted, with Booking.com seeing a 100-fold increase in impersonation domains.
- Tech, social media, and retail services are the most impersonated sectors.
- Users can protect themselves with multi-factor authentication and by verifying URLs.
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