Check Point Research: Microsoft accounts for one in three Brand Phishing attempts in Q3 2026

Check Point Research (CPR) released its Brand Phishing Ranking for Q3 2026. The latest findings reveal that Microsoft remained the most impersonated brand, accounting for 33% of all brand phishing attempts tracked during the quarter, up from 23% in Q2. Attackers continue to exploit trust in widely used technology, social networking and financial brands, while also following users into AI and developer tools.