Microsoft Tops Q2 Brand Phishing as ChatGPT Enters Top 10

ChatGPT is now one of the internet’s most impersonated brands: why that matters

Check Point phishing data shows how criminals are exploiting emerging consumer habits, manipulating brand trust as their most valuable asset.

Research spotlights phishing as a primary entry point in Q2

Phishing was the primary way that cybercriminals gained initial access into target systems in Q2, appearing in over half of Cisco Talos Incident Response engagements. According to the company, the results show that this was a significant jump from Q1, where phishing was the main entry point in a third of incidents investigated. The analysis also highlighted a rise in innovative delivery methods for phishing including deploying QR code-embedded P…

Microsoft Tops Q2 Brand Phishing as ChatGPT Enters Top 10

Check Point Research's Q2 2026 Brand Phishing Ranking shows Microsoft impersonated in 22.6% of attempts, with ChatGPT debuting in the top 10 as generative AI lowers the barrier to convincing phishing campaigns. The post Microsoft Tops Q2 Brand Phishing as ChatGPT Enters Top 10 appeared first on techcoffeehouse.com.