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: Tyler Bohlmann
Threat Research
ClickFix Attack: Variants, Detection & How It Works
ClickFix Attack: Variants, Detection & How It Works

ClickFix incidents are up 631% in six months. The technique started with Windows and is spreading. Huntress breaks down every variation we've observed and what actually stops it.

September 29, 2025
defendnot? Defend YES! Detecting Malicious Security Product Bypass Techniques
defendnot? Defend YES! Detecting Malicious Security Product Bypass Techniques

A tool called 'defendnot' disables Windows Defender by registering a fake antivirus through undocumented Windows Security Center APIs. Huntress covers the technique and how to detect it.