Tag: Heimdal Security Blog

Colt Technology Services Breached – Warlock Gang Claims Attack

2025-08-21 12:08

This week in cyber we’ve got a SaaS breach impacting Workday, a malicious ChatGPT app making the rounds, double trouble for telecom providers, and the takedown of a botnet-for-hire service. Cybersecurity Advisor Adam Pilton is here with useful insights on…

Fortinet VPNs Under Coordinated Attack

2025-08-14 17:08

Time for your Weekly Cyber Snapshot with Adam Pilton, former Cybercrime Investigator, currently Cybersecurity Advisor. The five major cyber stories this week go from North Korea’s cyber playbook getting leaked to the silent burnout creeping up on MSPs. Let’s go.…

Attack Surface Management: Why MSPs Don’t Need Another Tool

2025-08-13 20:08

MSPs are being told they need dedicated attack surface management solutions when what they really need is better visibility from the tools they already have. The security industry keeps introducing new categories of tools that promise to solve visibility problems.…

Agent Fatigue Crisis Hits 89% of MSPs as Security Tools Backfire

2025-08-11 13:08

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – August 11, 2025 – Security tools meant to protect managed service providers are instead overwhelming them. A new study from Heimdal and FutureSafe reveals that 89% of MSPs struggle with tool integration while 56% experience alert fatigue…

Complete Protection Guide for Cybersecurity in Energy and Utilities

2025-08-07 14:08

In May 2023, hackers struck 22 Danish energy companies simultaneously. The coordinated attack breached Denmark’s critical infrastructure in just days, potentially linked to Russia’s Sandworm group. Attackers exploited firewall vulnerabilities with surgical precision, forcing energy companies to disconnect from the…

The MSP Who Paid His Client’s Ransom and Tripled His Business

2025-08-06 21:08

Most MSPs will tell you their worst nightmare is getting a call that a client has been breached. Dan Di Pisa lived that nightmare and then did something extraordinary. He paid his client’s $30,000 ransom demand out of his own…

Your Protection Guide For Cybersecurity in Manufacturing

2025-08-06 21:08

Cybersecurity in manufacturing businesses is unique. The sector faces several challenges that other industries don’t have to contend with. And the impacts of any disruption are unusually high. What is more, manufacturers are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of…

Your Protection Guide for Cybersecurity in Retail and Ecommerce

2025-08-06 17:08

It’s surely the biggest fear of any e-commerce site manager. You try logging into your CRM, CMS or inventory management system one morning, only to be greeted by a ransomware note: “Your system has been locked. Pay into this crypto…

Attack Surface Management Software: Top 10 Vendors

2025-08-06 14:08

Key Takeaways: What is attack surface management? Why is attack surface management important? What are the best ASM vendors? Over the last few years, attack surface management (ASM) has become an increasingly common category within cybersecurity. The term describes a…

Scattered Spider Breached Allianz Life – How to Prevent This Threat

2025-07-31 12:07

Scattered Spider is on the news again – this time they breached Allianz Life. This week’s headlines range from ransomware-ready flaws to physical CCTV vulnerabilities, cloud outages, insurance data breaches, and unfinished patch jobs. Follow cybersecurity advisor Adam Pilton to…

Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Disrupts Servers Worldwide

2025-07-24 15:07

Hey, it’s that time of week again. Cybersecurity Advisor Adam Pilton rips through the five biggest cyber headlines shaking up the internet right now. From a critical SharePoint zero-day vulnerability to ransomware policy overhauls he explains what happened and gives…

Heimdal® Achieves Fifth Consecutive ISAE 3000 SOC 2 Type II Certification

2025-07-22 19:07

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 23, 2025 – Heimdal is proud to announce that it has once again secured the ISAE 3000 SOC 2 Type II certification, marking the fifth consecutive achievement of this rigorous accreditation. This milestone reflects Heimdal’s long‑standing commitment…

Inside the Heimdal Labs Deep Dive: A Closer Look at Remote Access Protection

2025-07-21 19:07

Cybercriminals don’t break in, they log in. From exposed RDP ports to compromised VPN credentials and abused remote tools, remote access remains one of the most common and dangerous entry points for threat actors. It’s the silent doorway that, once…

123456 Password Leads to McDonald’s Data Breach

2025-07-17 18:07

Hey there, it’s time for your Weekly Cyber Snapshot with former Cyber Detective Sergeant Adam Pilton. In less than 5 minutes you’ll be up to speed on the five biggest cyber headlines of the week. From a hacked Muppet to…

How Smart MSPs Sell with Compliance, Not Just Tools – With Dustin Bolander

2025-07-16 16:07

Today we’re digging into one of the most dreaded but potentially most powerful parts of running an MSP compliance. For many providers, compliance feels like a never-ending checklist, a client headache, or worse, a barrier to growth. But what if…

Heimdal Achieves IP Co-Sell Ready and MACC Eligible Status with Microsoft

2025-07-15 15:07

Heimdal can now be purchased through Microsoft’s global sales teams and counts toward Azure spending commitments. This partnership opens new doors for companies looking to strengthen their cybersecurity while making the most of their existing Microsoft investments. What this means…

Cybersecurity in Education – Definition, Threats, Stats and Solutions

2025-07-14 17:07

The education sector faces an unprecedented cybersecurity crisis. In just two years, Moody’s has upgraded the risk rating for educational institutions from “moderate” to “high” — a stark warning that schools and universities have become prime targets for cybercriminals. With…

Ingram Micro Ransomware Attack Shakes IT Supply Chain

2025-07-10 14:07

Your weekly dose of the most urgent cyber threats is here. Adam Pilton distilled it all into five critical stories and five things you should actually do about them. Let’s get into it. Ingram Micro Ransomware Attack Disrupts Global IT…

Introducing Threat Watch Live: Heimdal’s New Monthly Cybersecurity Intelligence Webinar

2025-07-07 19:07

At Heimdal, we know there’s no shortage of noise when it comes to cybersecurity news. But what MSP leaders and technical teams really need isn’t more headlines. It’s clear, focused intelligence that helps you act fast and stay ahead. That’s…

Scattered Spider Attacks US Airlines – The MSP Cyber News Snapshot – July 3rd

2025-07-03 14:07

From courtroom breaches to cockpit infiltration, here’s this week’s Cyber Snapshot. Five critical stories you need on your radar, with safety advice included. We’ve got insider revenge, MFA manipulation, rogue browser extensions, and state-sponsored email theft, all in one rapid-fire…

Heimdal Partners with Portland to Deliver Unified Cybersecurity for Benelux MSPs

2025-07-03 10:07

Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 3, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European provider of unified, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Portland, a top-tier IT channel specialist in the Benelux region. The collaboration gives Managed Service Providers…

97% of MSPs Still Use Excel. Here’s the Risk – With Kevin Lancaster

2025-07-02 13:07

Too many vendors, too little time, and more logins than you can count. Sound familiar? Our guest today is Kevin Lancaster, an advisor, investor, and founder of Channel Program, a platform that gives MSPs and vendors the data they need…

AI-fueled fake IDs and identity theft: What you need to know

2025-06-27 20:06

Identity theft happens every 22 seconds in the U.S. and now, artificial intelligence is making it easier for scammers. What used to be rough Photoshop jobs has evolved into slick, AI-generated IDs that can trick high-end security systems. These fakes…

New DDoS Attack Record – The MSP Cyber News Snapshot – June 26th

2025-06-26 20:06

Cybersecurity Advisor Adam Pilton is back with a fresh Cyber News Snapshot for MSPs & other professionals in the IT industry. Top cybersecurity news between 20th and 26th June talks about Qilin ransomware’s new tricks, a DHS advisory on Iran-supported threat actors, a healthcare facilities’ data…

European Cybersecurity Leader Heimdal Partners with Montreal’s Fusion Cyber Group for Canadian Market Expansion

2025-06-25 16:06

MONTREAL, CANADA – June 25, 2025 – Heimdal Security, a leading European provider of unified, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, has partnered with Montreal-based Fusion Cyber Group to deliver its integrated platform to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Canada. Under the…

The MSP Cyber Snapshot – Weekly News with Adam Pilton – June 19th 2025

2025-06-19 11:06

In this week’s Snapshot, cybersecurity advisor Adam Pilton breaks down the latest news on dodgy VPNs, sneaky phishing, a worrying shift from Scattered Spider, and more. Read on to find out how to avoid falling victim to similar threats. Adam…

From Frankenstack to Framework: How MSPs Can Build Simpler, Smarter Security with Ross Brouse

2025-06-18 13:06

Welcome back to the MSP Security Playbook. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most persistent challenges MSPs face: balancing layered security with operational simplicity. From tool sprawl and alert fatigue to vendor bloat and agent overload,…

What Can Schools Expect When Choosing Heimdal?

2025-06-13 16:06

This piece is authored by Michael Coffer, Heimdal’s resident sales expert for the education sector. Michael speaks to hundreds of IT admins a year, so there are few people who understand the challenges of this sector better than him. Here,…

Heimdal for Schools: Why IT Teams Are Making the Switch

2025-06-13 12:06

This piece is authored by Michael Coffer, Heimdal’s resident sales expert for the education sector. Michael speaks to hundreds of IT administrators a year, so few people understand the challenges of this sector better than he does. Here, he explains…

Beyond Cyber Essentials: How to Go Beyond Compliance and Achieve Comprehensive Security

2025-06-13 12:06

Cyber Attacks on Schools: How Educational Institutions Are Tackling Cyber Threats

2025-06-13 12:06

When Schools Choose Heimdal: What to Expect

2025-06-13 12:06

Heimdal for schools: Why IT teams are making the switch

2025-06-12 15:06

Heimdal’s Latest Podcast Episode Unpacks Long-Term MSP Marketing Strategies with Paul Green

2025-06-05 13:06

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – June 5, 2025 – We are proud to announce the release of Episode 2 of our podcast series, The MSP Security Playbook. This episode features Paul Green, a renowned MSP marketing expert, who shares insights on building…

Forget Your Tech Stack – Focus on Sales First with Paul Green

2025-06-04 13:06

Welcome back to the MSP Security Playbook, the podcast that helps Managed Service Providers (MSPs) build stronger, more profitable businesses. I’m your host, Jacob Hazelbaker, BDR here at Heimdal Security, your partner in unified AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. In today’s episode,…

Admin Rights Are the Problem, Not Which Antivirus You Choose

2025-06-02 20:06

There’s been a lot of noise lately on Reddit and other platforms about how “easy” it is to disable Windows Defender ATP. MSPs are getting questions from clients about this concern. But these discussions are focusing on the wrong issue…

The hidden price of free: How businesses’ cost-cutting tech choices compromise your security

2025-05-29 14:05

Free software is everywhere, used for email, marketing, accounting, scheduling, and even storing customer data. For small businesses under pressure, it’s a tempting way to cut costs and stay afloat. But “free” often comes with strings. Many of these tools…

The evolution of social engineering and the rise of AI-powered cybercrime

2025-05-22 16:05

Social engineering and AI-driven fraud are climbing to the top of global security concerns. The World Economic Forum lists them among the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2025. And the threat is no longer just spam emails with obvious typos. Today’s scams…

MSPs in 2025: From “Break-Fix to Business Advisor” with Nigel Moore

2025-05-21 11:05

Welcome back to the MSP Security Playbook, the podcast that helps MSPs cut through the noise, eliminate inefficiencies, and build stronger, more profitable security businesses. I’m your host, Jacob Hazelbaker, business development representative at Heimdal Security, an industry-leading unified and…

When Visibility Meets Action in NHS Cybersecurity

2025-05-14 21:05

In NHS cybersecurity, one problem keeps security teams up at night: the gap between spotting issues and actually fixing them. If you work in healthcare IT, you know this headache all too well. Legacy systems that can’t be easily patched,…

When Visibility Meets Action in NHS Cybersecurity

2025-05-12 08:05

PDF Malware: How Educational Institutions Can Prevent Infection Spreading

2025-05-08 16:05

Since 2020, there has been a sharp rise in the number of cyberattacks targeting educational institutions. And PDF malware is one of the most common attack vectors.  Through my work at Heimdal, I regularly speak with staff at universities, schools,…

NIS2 Compliance Checklist

2025-05-05 11:05

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EU Adopts New Cybersecurity Rules for Critical Infrastructure Under NIS2 Directive

2025-05-05 10:05

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NIS2 Compliance | Challenges, Pain Points and Solutions

2025-04-29 12:04

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How to Negotiate Your NIS2 Fine or Completely Avoid the Risk

2025-04-28 11:04

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5 Best NIS2 Compliance Software and Solution Providers

2025-04-28 10:04

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How to Prepare for NIS2 Audits – A Compliance Expert’s View

2025-04-28 10:04

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How to Defend Against the 10 Most Dangerous Privileged Attack Vectors

2025-04-24 14:04

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Effective Privileged Access Management Implementation: A Step-by-Step Guide

2025-04-24 14:04

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Heimdal Awarded Patent for Predictive DNS™ Technology

2025-04-24 11:04

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2025 – Heimdal, a leading European cybersecurity company, today announced that it has been granted U.S. Patent No. 18333620 for a pioneering invention that calculates the probability of a domain being malicious. This milestone reinforces Heimdal’s…

Admin Rights in Action: How Hackers Target Privileged Accounts

2025-04-24 11:04

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