Small and medium businesses must prioritize cybersecurity to avoid financial, legal, and reputational risks. Using a unified cybersecurity platform or partnering with an MSSP offers effective, cost-efficient protection for endpoints and networks. This article will help you make an informed…
Category: Heimdal Security Blog
EDR vs NGAV: Which One Is Better For Your Organization?
Choosing between EDR and NGAV can feel like standing at a crossroads. Both safeguard your organization from cyber threats but take a different approach. To make the right choice, you must understand what challenges they address and how they integrate…
Cyberattack Disrupts Microchip Technology’s Activity
American microprocessor producer Microchip Technology Incorporated suffered a cyberattack last weekend. The incident impacted its systems and disrupted the workflow of some manufacturing units. On Saturday, August 17th, the IT team detected suspicious activities in their systems. The incident impacted…
How Should Your MSP Deal With the ‘Small Client Problem’?
The ‘small client problem’ is one of the most common issues that MSPs (and indeed, most service businesses) come up against. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have far fewer resources than larger companies. They also tend not to fully appreciate…
Cyber Stressed! Top 3 MSP Cybersecurity Challenges [And How to Fix Them]
Running an MSP is an awesome job. You get to work with super smart people, solve intellectually stimulating problems, and make a measurable, positive difference to your customers’ businesses. But no one’s saying it’s all a bed of roses. There…
Heimdal and ViroSafe Partner to Strengthen Nordic Cybersecurity
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, August 19, 2024 – Heimdal has announced a strategic partnership with ViroSafe, one of Norway’s top IT security distributors. The collaboration will expand access to advanced cybersecurity solutions across Norway. Heimdal offers the widest range of cybersecurity tools…
SystemBC Malware Used to Target Users by Black Basta-Linked Threat Actors
“Multiple intrusion attempts” have been connected to an ongoing social engineering campaign purportedly tied to the Black Basta ransomware group, which aims to steal credentials and install a malware dropper named SystemBC. What Do We Know About the Operation? According…
2.7 billion Leaked Data Records Expose Personal Information of US People
Hackers leaked 2.7 billion data records containing personal information belonging to citizens of the United States for free, on a dark forum. The attackers claim they had exfiltrated the data from the National Public Data. The type of data in…
Microsoft Patched SmartScreen Zero-Day Without Announcing
Microsoft revealed that it had patched a critical SmartScreen zero-day vulnerability two months ago, during June 2024, on Patch Tuesday. Hackers had been exploiting the flaw in the wild as a zero-day since March 2024. More about the SmartScreen zero-day…
EDR Importance: Why Is EDR Important? (With Use Cases)
In 2021, it was revealed that a group of hackers dubbed ‘LightBasin’ had compromised over a dozen telecom firms around the world. Their activity had been going on, undetected, for at least five years. This breach is a classic example…
MDR vs MSSP: Key Differences and Full Guide
If you’re looking for external help with your organization’s security posture, one of the big decisions to make is whether you’ll go with generalists or specialists. On one hand, you could opt to work with a managed security service provider…
0.0.0.0 Day Vulnerability: An 18-Year-Old Flaw Actively Exploited by Threat Actors
Cybersecurity researchers have found a brand-new “0.0.0.0 Day” that affects all popular web browsers and that malevolent websites might use to compromise local networks. It is reported that the vulnerability exposes a fundamental flaw in how browsers handle requests, potentially…
ADT Breached: Customer Data Leaked on a Hacking Forum
The American building security company, ADT, announced that it had been the victim of a data breach. Threat actors allegedly broke into certain of ADT’s systems and stole customer information, the company claims in a Form 8-K regulatory document it…
RaaS Group Targets Corporate Networks with SharpRhino RAT
The Hunters International ransomware gang targets IT professionals with SharpRhino remote access trojan (RAT). The malware spoofs the installer of Angry IP Scanner, an ethical hacking tool. Hunters International is a top 10 ransomware group that shares code similarities with…
The Best MSSP Software You Should Consider Looking At in 2024
So, you’ve got together a team of security experts. You have a business plan for your managed security service provider (MSSP) company. You’ve identified a target market, chosen a security framework – and maybe you even have potential customers lined…
StormCloud Hacks ISP to Spread Malware Posing as Software Updates
The StormCloud Chinese threat group used a compromised Internet Service Provider (ISP) to distribute malware that spoofed software updates. The attackers exploited a vulnerable HTTP software system that failed to authenticate digital signatures. The DNS spoofing campaign impacted Windows and…
EDR Implementation: Essential Features, Considerations, And Best Practices
Today’s organizations rely on a more diverse array of devices than ever before. From laptops to desktops, smartphones to smart devices, IoT and more… the list goes on. This leaves a huge cybersecurity risk for those organizations that can’t inventory,…
10 Best Fortinet Competitors and Alternatives
While Fortinet offers strong endpoint protection and good integration, it has a few drawbacks including management complexities and also lacks OS compatibility checks. This article reviews the top 10 competitors and alternatives to Fortinet, showcasing options that might provide better…
MSSP vs. SOC – Key Considerations When Deciding Your Strategy
For many cybersecurity professionals, there comes a time when you need to weigh up outsourcing security to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), versus keeping those tasks in-house by building your own Security Operations Center (SOC). So, we will be…
Sitting Ducks DNS Attacks Used to Hijack Over 35,000 Domains
More than 35,000 registered domains have been hijacked by threat actors in so-called Sitting Ducks attacks that allow claiming a domain without having access to the owner’s account at the DNS provider or registrar. Cybercriminals utilize inadequate ownership verification at…