Trust has become one of the most valuable assets for cybercriminals to exploit. ESET's H1 2026 Threat Report reveals how attackers are using AI, social engineering, and ransomware innovations to scale their campaigns and evade detection. We will cover a high-level look on today's threat landscape, including the state of EDR killers, malicious AI skills, evolving ClickFix campaigns, and surging QR code phishing attacks.