ESET report highlights AI-driven threats and growth in QR code phishing

ESET Research has released its H1 2026 Threat Report , outlining threat landscape trends observed between December 2025 and May 2026. The report found attackers are continuing to adapt established techniques to new platforms and technologies, while Artificial Intelligence is playing an increasing role in cyberattacks. ESET analysed nearly 900,000 AI skills and identified tens of thousands of suspicious instances, including thousands classified as malicious.