All Huntress Blog Posts
All Huntress Blog Posts
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Getting to the Crux (Ransomware) of the Matter
Huntress spotted a new ransomware variant claiming ties to the BlackByte group. Crux has appeared in three separate incidents — here's what analysts found and the indicators of compromise.
RMMs: A Gateway for Bulk Attacks on MSP Customers, Pt. II
When a threat actor compromises an MSP's RMM tool, every customer on that platform is a potential target. Huntress documents Part II of a campaign designed to hit MSP customers in bulk.
RMMs: A Gateway for Bulk Attacks on MSP Customers, Pt. I
MSP RMM tools are a convenient way to manage customer environments — and an equally convenient entry point for attackers targeting those same customers. Part I of the investigation starts here.
Do Tigers Really Change Their Stripes?
The security community keeps saying threat actors always change their tactics. Analysts who actually track TTPs over time have a different perspective — and the data to back it up.
Credential Theft: How It Happens & How to Stop It
Credential theft is how attackers turn a foothold into full access. This primer covers the techniques, the tools, and the path from initial access all the way to lateral movement.
CrushFTP CVE-2025-31161 Auth Bypass and Post-Exploitation
CVE-2025-31161 lets attackers manipulate how CrushFTP handles authentication, giving them admin-level access. Huntress has the full technical breakdown and post-exploitation details.Patch immediately.