4 Smart Moves MSPs Should Make After StealC 2.0

The discovery of StealC 2.0, an evolved info-stealing malware, is making headlines for its stealth and its targeting of widely-used MSP tools. But instead of panic, this moment calls for precision.

Managed Service Providers have an opportunity—not just to harden defenses—but to showcase leadership. Here are four smart, strategic moves MSPs should take in response to the StealC 2.0 campaign:

1. Lock Down Core Platforms

StealC 2.0’s attention to ConnectWise and similar platforms is a signal to lock things down.
✅ Enforce MFA across all systems
✅ Audit admin-level permissions
✅ Monitor RMM and PSA platforms for unauthorized access

These core tools must be treated as critical infrastructure—not just operational software.

2. Strengthen Your Security Stack

This isn’t business-as-usual malware. StealC 2.0 evades traditional AV and targets browser data, credentials, and crypto wallets.
MSPs should double down on:

🔹 EDR/XDR solutions
🔹 DNS and web filtering
🔹 Credential management
🔹 Application whitelisting

A layered defense isn’t optional anymore—it’s survival.

3. Educate Clients With Confidence

Don’t flood clients with fear. Give them clarity.
Send a short advisory outlining:

🔹 What StealC 2.0 is
🔹 What you’re doing to protect them
🔹 How they can help (e.g., better password habits, no browser-stored logins)

This shows leadership, not alarmism—and reinforces your role as a proactive partner.

4. Launch a Threat Readiness Offer

Position this as a value-added touchpoint. Offer a Threat Readiness Checkup, including:
🔹 Patching review
🔹 Endpoint audit
🔹 Access control scan
🔹 Optional dark web credential scan

This reinforces your commitment, surfaces upsell opportunities, and differentiates you from less proactive MSPs.

StealC 2.0 isn’t just a new threat—it’s a reminder that MSPs are on the front lines of digital trust. By tightening defenses, guiding clients, and staying ahead of evolving malware, you position yourself not just as a vendor—but as an indispensable partner.