GOOGLE, Microsoft and Spotify have become “prime targets” for phishing attacks with users urged to be extra vigilant to scams.
In some cases, users’ bank accounts can be drained in seconds.
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Security experts have issued a “critical alert” following the rise in cyber crime on the tech giants and said crooks are continuing to cause chaos online.
And it seems some consumers are currently more at risk than others.
According to a new alert from the security team at Check Point, Microsoft, Google, Apple and Spotify accounts are “prime targets” for phishing attacks.
Microsoft users need to be the most concerned, with experts saying this brand comes out top for scams.
Google is then second with Apple third.
It’s now “critical” that those using these popular platforms watch out for phishing attacks.
This is where crooks send out messages pretending to be from one of these tech giants.
“Phishing continues to be a powerful tool in the cyber criminal arsenal,” Check Point explained.
“In the second quarter of 2025, attackers doubled down on impersonating the world’s most trusted brands — those that millions of people rely on every day.
“From tech giants to streaming services and travel platforms, no digital brand is immune to being spoofed.”
One recent attack — spotted by Check Point — targeted Spotify users with an email claiming their account details needed updating.
Once the link in the message was clicked, users were lured into a credential-harvesting trap via a website that looked just like Spotify’s official sign-in page.
If fooled, details such as credit card number, address and telephone numbers could all be stolen.
“Cybercriminals continue to exploit the trust users place in well-known brands,” said Omer Dembinsky, Data Research Manager at Check Point Software.
“The resurgence of Spotify and the surge in travel-related scams, especially in light of the upcoming summer and school holiday travel, show how phishing attacks are adapting to user behaviour and seasonal trends.
“Awareness, education, and security controls remain critical to reducing the risk of compromise.”
Prime targets – the brands used most by scammers
