Why Trust is the New Attack Surface: Darktrace’s Mid-Year Threat Update 2026
Darktrace’s analysis of the first half of 2026 shows attackers increasingly exploiting trust rather than bypassing security controls. Identity compromise, supply-chain attacks, SaaS abuse, AI-enabled operations, and state-aligned activity demonstrate how trusted users, services, and infrastructure have become key attack paths. For defenders, context and behavioral analysis remain essential foundations of security.