ChatGPT Enters Top 10 Most Impersonated Brands in Phishing Scams

In Q2 2026, ChatGPT became one of the top 10 most impersonated brands in phishing attacks, according to Check Point's report. OpenAI's ChatGPT accounted for 1.1% of all brand phishing attempts, reflecting its rapid adoption. The most notable scam involved fake 'ChatGPT Plus payment failed' emails designed to steal credit card information. Microsoft remains the largest target, comprising 23% of phishing attempts, followed by Google, Apple, and Amazon. The report indicates that phishing tactics are evolving, with scammers using AI to create convincing emails. Users are advised to verify email sources and URLs directly through OpenAI's official website. Multi-factor authentication is recommended to enhance account security against these phishing attempts.

Key Points: • ChatGPT is now among the top 10 brands targeted by phishing attacks, with 1.1% of attempts. • Microsoft remains the largest phishing target at 23%, followed by Google, Apple, and Amazon. • Phishing tactics are evolving, with AI being used to create more convincing scam emails.