Kaspersky Report: Google, Facebook, and Amazon Among Most Targeted Brands in Phishing Attacks.

Phishing attacks in 2024 have significantly surged, with Google, Facebook, and Amazon being the most frequently targeted brands by cybercriminals. Kaspersky’s research revealed that attempts to impersonate these brands to steal user credentials increased by 40% compared to the previous year. Google alone faced over 4 million phishing attempts globally in the first half of 2024, followed by Facebook with 3.7 million, and Amazon with 3 million. Other heavily targeted brands included Microsoft, DHL, PayPal, and Mastercard, which also saw substantial increases in phishing attacks as online fraud becomes more aggressive,