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The 2026 Attacker’s Playbook: Hacking Trust

The attacker’s playbook has been completely rewritten, and, in 2026, trust is the new attack surface. In this session, Varonis Threat Labs will walk you through the entire attack journey — from the first phishing email to the final payload. You’ll see exactly how attackers exploit trust and what you can do to stop them.

You'll learn:

How phishing and social engineering open the door for attackers
How AI is powering smarter, faster, more personalized attacks
A detailed walkthrough of the full attack chain
What’s changed since the last Attacker’s Playbook and what to expect in 2026

Presenters:

Joseph Avanzato

Security Operations and Forensics Group Leader, Varonis

Mark Vaitsman

Security Research Team Lead, Varonis

Kyle Nielsen

Forensics Team Leader, Varonis

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