# Global brand phishing and domain spoofing campaigns > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-brand-phishing-and-domain-spoofing-campaigns > Updated: 2026-11-01T22:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Cybersecurity experts have identified widespread fraudulent campaigns involving hundreds of phishing websites designed to impersonate major international brands. In one specific instance, attackers utilized 813 sites to mimic the recruitment processes of over 75 companies, including Disney, Coca-Cola, and Nike. These criminals target job seekers via email or social media, using stolen employee identities to direct victims to fake websites that replicate services like Calendly to intercept passwords and authorization codes. Broader data from the Anti-Phishing Working Group indicates a rising trend in domain spoofing, where criminals register domains similar to official ones to deceive users. During the second quarter of 2026, more than one million phishing attacks were recorded globally, marking a 10.1 percent increase from the previous quarter. These attacks targeted 941 different brands, prompting experts to recommend proactive digital identity protection to defend against fraudulent domain use. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-01: Cybercriminals use domain spoofing to target brands Phishing attacks rose by 10.1 percent in Q2 2026, with over one million incidents targeting 941 brands through domain spoofing and fake websites. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybercriminals-use-domain-spoofing-to-target-brands ### 2026-10-03: Cybercriminals use 813 phishing sites to mimic major global brands A massive phishing campaign involving 813 websites is impersonating over 75 global brands, including Nike and Disney, to steal personal data through fake job recruitment processes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybercriminals-use-813-phishing-sites-to-mimic-major-global-brands --- Cite as: Global brand phishing and domain spoofing campaigns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-brand-phishing-and-domain-spoofing-campaigns