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State of Cybercrime

ShinyHunters Become the Hunted

Thursday, January 15, 2026 12 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. GMT Matt Radolec, David Gibson

Sweet bait, big catch: How ShinyHunters became the ShinyHunted.

Researchers flipped the script on ShinyHunters, one of the most notorious cybercrime groups, and lured them into a honeypot. The sting exposed their tactics, tools, and weaknesses, giving defenders an inside look at how these attackers operate. But the operation’s methods may leave some wondering whether the defenders crossed a line of their own.

And that’s just the beginning. We’ll also dive into Reprompt, the most dangerous AI-assistant threat ever discovered.

Join Matt and David for the next episode of State of Cybercrime as they unpack the honeypot sting, share actionable lessons for security teams, and explore the threats shaping today’s digital battlefield.

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About the series

In today's digital landscape, no industry is safe from cybercrime. Hackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities across sectors, leading to highly destructive breaches.

Our State of Cybercrime series sheds light on the latest high-profile attacks while providing actionable insights across every industry.

This episode's segments include...

  • Is there any good news?
  • AI Vey — because we can't not talk about AI
  • The latest Vulnerable Vulnerabilities 
  • The highway to the Danger Zone
  • Live Q&A

Show hosts:

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Matt Radolec

VP of Incident Response, Cloud Operations & SE, Varonis

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David Gibson

Senior VP of Strategic Programs, Varonis

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