India, July 24 -- Brand phishing is taking a new turn, with cybercriminals continuing to exploit familiar names while increasingly turning their attention to AI platforms. The Check Point Research Q2 2026 findings show Microsoft remained the most impersonated brand, accounting for 22.6% of tracked phishing attempts, while ChatGPT entered the top 10 for the first time.

The shift highlights a growing problem for businesses and users. Attackers are not only copying the brands people already trust but are also following changing digital habits. As AI tools become part of everyday work, payments and subscriptions, they are becoming new targets for credential and payment theft.

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