Toyota Financial Services (TFS) reveals that hackers stole their customers’ sensitive data in the last cyberattack. In November 2023, the Medusa threat group claimed the Toyota data breach and asked for a $8,000,000 ransom. The company did not seem to…
Category: Heimdal Security Blog
How to build a cyber incident response team (a 2024 playbook)
This post is authored by Heimdal’s Valentin Rusu – Machine Learning Research Engineer and overall cybersecurity guru here at Heimdal. As an incident response manager himself, Valentin regularly coordinates security responses for companies of all shapes and sizes – including…
Heimdal Collaborates with Microsoft to Match Evolving Market Needs
Heimdal in partnership with Microsoft is addressing the needs of our customers and managed service providers through an advanced Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) upgrade. By leveraging Microsoft Defender and enhancing it with Heimdal Extended Threat Protection (XTP), our customers are shielded…
Heimdal Collaborates with Microsoft to Match Evolving Market Needs
Heimdal in partnership with Microsoft is addressing the needs of our customers and managed service providers through an advanced Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) upgrade. By leveraging Microsoft Defender and enhancing it with Heimdal Extended Threat Protection (XTP), our customers are shielded…
CyberLink Breached by North Korean Threat Actors in Supply Chain Attack
Notorious North Korean hacking group, Lazarus, breached Taiwanese multimedia software company CyberLink and trojanized an installer to instead push malware in a complex supply chain attack, with the possibility of a worldwide reach. Activity that may have been connected to…
Welltok Data Breach Affects Over 8.5 Million Patients
Welltok, a Healthcare SaaS provider, has issued a warning about a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of nearly 8.5 million patients in the U.S. This breach occurred due to a cyberattack on a file transfer program used…
Patch Management Guide
Patch management involves distributing and applying updates to various endpoints, which is crucial in fixing software vulnerabilities or unforeseen system interactions. 60% of cyber incidents leading to covert data theft link to absent, misconfigured, or incompletely implemented patches. A concerning…
How to Create a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan?
Organizations that want to avoid a security breach or attack naturally do everything in their power to avoid it from happening in the first place. The more proactive and preventative work you do, the higher your chance of avoiding an…
Vulnerability Prioritization: How to Beat Patching Paralysis
Key Takeaways: Vulnerability prioritization is about deciding what to patch, and in what order. Many organizations use unsatisfactory methods when prioritizing patches. Learn how a holistic, risk-based approach to vulnerability prioritization can improve patch management. Find out how automated vulnerability…
Researchers Warn NetSupport RAT Attacks Are on the Rise
Researchers warn of an increase in NetSupport RAT (Remote Access Trojan) infections impacting education, government, and business services sectors. NetSupport Manager is a remote control and desktop management tool by NetSupport Ltd. Its initial role was to aid IT professionals…
Mac Systems Under Threat: ClearFake Campaign Deploys Atomic Stealer Malware
Threat actors target macOS systems with the Atomic Stealer malware in a new phase of the ClearFake campaign. Mac users are tricked into downloading the infostealer on their devices from fake browser updates. Hackers designed the Atomic Stealer (AMOS) malware…
What Is DNS Security and How Does It Work [A Comprehensive Guide]
The cybersecurity solution of the future must be proactive and holistic, designed to face the most modern forms of attack. This is what we here at Heimdal are devoted to achieving through our endpoint protection, detection, and response suite with…
Assigning User Privileges in Heimdal [It’s Easy]
Managing user privileges is a critical task for any organization. This article aims to guide you through the process of assigning user privileges in Heimdal, ensuring a secure and efficient management of your cybersecurity infrastructure. Key Takeaway Summary Understanding User…
The Challenges of Adopting ISO 27001 Controls: A Comprehensive Guide for CISOs and IT Administrators
When it comes to information security, ISO 27001 is of paramount importance. As CISOs and IT administrators, you’re likely familiar with its significance. However, the journey from understanding to effectively implementing ISO 27001 controls is not without challenges. This article…
How to Implement an Effective Mac Patch Management Strategy
An effective Mac patch management strategy involves following a series of well-planned steps and best practices. Patch management strategies are not just about bug fixes, closing vulnerabilities, and improving system performance. Meeting compliance requirements is also on the goals list. …
Heimdal Launches Unique AI Feature to Detect Email Fraud
Heimdal has launched “Outliers Detection”, an AI-powered feature that upgrades its Email Fraud Protection platform. This tool uses AI to proactively spot and stop email threats early, keeping businesses safe. Our method is both innovative one-of-a-kind. We use anomaly detection…
Patch Now! New Intel CPU Vulnerability Impacts Desktop and Server Systems
Researchers disclosed a new Intel CPU vulnerability that allows escalation of privileges, access to sensitive data, and denial of service via local access. CVE-2023-23583 has an 8.8 CVSS score and impacts various Intel desktop, mobile, and server CPUs. According to…
Truepill Sued Over Data Breach Exposing 2.3 Million Customers
Truepill data breach exposed sensitive information belonging to 2,364,359 people and risks multiple lawsuits. The B2B-focused pharmacy platform discovered the incident on August 31, 2023. They promptly launched an investigation and took additional security measures to contain the incident. However,…
Samsung UK Online Store Suffers Data Breach
Samsung Electronics has informed its customers about a data breach impacting those who shopped at the Samsung UK online store from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. This breach resulted in unauthorized access to personal information. Breach Traced to…
FBI and CISA Issue Advisory on Rhysida Ransomware
Today, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have jointly issued a warning about the Rhysida ransomware group. This gang has been attacking various organizations in different sectors since May 2023. A detailed Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) has…