Q2 2026 brand phishing expands to ChatGPT impersonation
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Phishing impersonation of technology brands rose in Q2 2026, with ChatGPT entering the top 10 of most impersonated brands for the first time and signaling growing attacker attention toward AI services. Microsoft remained the most impersonated brand at 23% of all attempts, showing how heavily major tech platforms are still abused for brand-phishing lures.
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24.07.2026 14:15 2 articles · 8h ago
Q2 2026 brand phishing expands to ChatGPT impersonation
Initial DisclosureIn June 2026, a fake "ChatGPT Plus payment failed" email impersonated an OpenAI billing notice and redirected victims to a page designed to steal full credit card details.
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- ChatGPT Among Top 10 Most Impersonated Brands in Phishing Attacks, Says Check Point — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 24.07.2026 14:15
- ChatGPT Among Top 10 Most Impersonated Brands in Phishing Attacks, Says Check Point — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 24.07.2026 14:15