All Huntress Blog Posts

All Huntress Blog Posts

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Getting to the Crux (Ransomware) of the Matter
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
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
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?
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: Expanding Your Reach, Pt. II
Credential Theft: Expanding Your Reach, Pt. II

Credential theft is how initial access becomes lateral movement. Part II illustrates the techniques in detail, showing what each one looks like in actual security telemetry.

Credential Theft: How It Happens & How to Stop It
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.

September 10, 2026
CrushFTP CVE-2025-31161 Auth Bypass and Post-Exploitation
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.