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Microsoft was the most impersonated brand in Q2 2026, appearing in 23% of all brand phishing attempts.

PublisherCheck Point
ReportQ2 2026 Brand Phishing Report
Published23 July 2026
TopicsBrand Phishing, Microsoft, Phishing

Published by Check Point in Q2 2026 Brand Phishing Report, 23 July 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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5 sources answer what share of organisations experienced a phishing attack. They report between 38% and 76%, with a median of 42%.

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