Everyone Oops. There’s No Shame in It.  Tell Us Your Story.

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Cybercrime exploits trust, timing, and distraction. That’s why even the most careful among us can get fooled sometimes. But speaking openly about it helps break the stigma…and helps everyone get better.

Share your “oops”

Tell us all about it. From big incidents to close calls to inherited messes you had to clean up. Being anonymous is totally fine. You control what details we share.

Pick the easiest option:

Option 1

Send a short video

Record a video that’s 30–90 seconds. Explain what happened, what you missed, and what you’d do differently now.

Option 2

Email your story

Write it out and tell it your way.

What to include in your story

One of the best ways to build cyber resilience is to learn from others. Your security “oops” could help someone else avoid the same trap. If you’re not sure where to start, answer any 2-3: 

What happened, in plain language?
What did you think was happening at the time?
What was the moment that made you say “uh oh”?
What did it cost you (time, money, downtime, stress)?
What did you change afterward?

Skip anything sensitive. No customer names. No confidential details.

Looking for inspiration? Hear our own stories.

Upcoming Event

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An editorial-style look inside modern cybercrime, _declassified is Huntress' flagship virtual event series. Each episode exposes how cybercriminals actually operate and shows you exactly how their attacks work. You suspected the threat was real, but probably couldn't prove it. We declassify it for you.

Our experts and industry guests break it all down clearly, so you can think like an attacker and better protect yourself and your organization.

More on Episode 4 soon. You won't want to miss it.

Save My Seat

phishing scam

Even cybersecurity pros need to look twice.

Here’s an “oops” from a seasoned IT pro who almost got tricked by a phishing scam.

Own it. Help the next person avoid it.

We don’t need the perfect story. Just an honest one.

Submit a video

Email your story to oops@huntresslabs.com

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Anonymity & permissions 
You can submit anonymously, and you can tell us what you’re comfortable sharing. If we want to use your story publicly (video, quote, or anonymized write-up), we’ll confirm how it’ll be used before it goes live. Please don’t include confidential info, customer names, or anything you wouldn’t want shared.

Everyone Oops. There’s No Shame in It. Tell Us Your Story.