All Huntress Blog Posts

All Huntress Blog Posts

All things cybersecurity engaging and accessible - so you can stay ahead of hackers and boost your cybersecurity savviness.

Author: Rachel Bishop
Cybersecurity Education
The Value of Managed EDR for the Modern MSP
The Value of Managed EDR for the Modern MSP

Huntress was built to catch what preventive tools miss. Here's how Managed EDR fits into the modern MSP stack and why having a SOC behind the alert changes the outcome.

December 13, 2022
Tradecraft, Shenanigans and Spice: hack_it 2022 Recap
Tradecraft, Shenanigans and Spice: hack_it 2022 Recap

hack_it 2022 came with fire topics, spicy takes, and a speaker lineup that sparked real conversation. Here's the full recap of Huntress' annual security education event, with the highlights worth knowing.

November 17, 2022
Practical Tips for Conducting Digital Forensics Investigations
Practical Tips for Conducting Digital Forensics Investigations

Time is your most limited resource during an active investigation. Dray Agha and Max Rogers share the efficient forensics techniques that find what you need fast without burning through your window.

July 26, 2022
Leaving the Silo: MSP Vendors Give Back
Leaving the Silo: MSP Vendors Give Back

Huntress donated $100,000 to the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure. Then other vendors started calling. Here's how a community fund for SMB cybersecurity research came together.

February 3, 2022
2021 in Review (And Other Horror Stories)
2021 in Review (And Other Horror Stories)

We recap some of the cybersecurity trends and events in 2021 to prepare for the new year.

January 5, 2022
How Ransomware Works and Why It's a Hacker Favorite
How Ransomware Works and Why It's a Hacker Favorite

Ransomware attacks are increasing exponentially. Three factors in recent years have worked together to make them more prevalent than ever. Here's exactly how ransomware works and why it keeps spreading.

November 9, 2021
The Top Four CVEs Attackers Exploit
The Top Four CVEs Attackers Exploit

Ransomware victims paid $350M in 2020, a 300%+ increase from the year before. Here are the four CVEs attackers are exploiting most frequently to get the initial foothold that makes those numbers possible.

September 21, 2021
What Is Zero Trust Security? A Guide for Businesses
What Is Zero Trust Security? A Guide for Businesses

In cybersecurity, being too trusting is how attackers get comfortable and stay hidden. Here's what Zero Trust actually means and why the model is the right framework for modern threat environments.

ProxyShell vs. ProxyLogon: What's the Difference?
ProxyShell vs. ProxyLogon: What's the Difference?

ProxyShell and ProxyLogon are both Exchange vulnerabilities but they're different exploits with different patch requirements. Huntress clears up the confusion and explains exactly what to do for each.

August 26, 2021
Breaking Down the Cost of Cybersecurity
Breaking Down the Cost of Cybersecurity

Cybercrime is projected to become the third-largest economy in the world. Here's how Huntress breaks down the real cost and what the math looks like when you weigh protection against breach.

August 5, 2021
What’s the Real Cost of Cybersecurity for Your SMB Clients?
What’s the Real Cost of Cybersecurity for Your SMB Clients?

The world's first computer virus was written by a 15-year-old in 1982. The costs have grown exponentially since. Here's how to frame the real cost of cybersecurity for SMB clients who think they can't afford it.

May 12, 2021
Scale Your Security Operations with Confidence
Scale Your Security Operations with Confidence

Hackers launch an attack every 39 seconds. Security stacks can't keep pace alone. Here's how Huntress helps MSPs and IT teams scale security operations without having to build everything from scratch.

April 29, 2021