Copenhagen, Denmark – 18 March 2026 – Heimdal has appointed Elovade as its official distributor in the Nordic region. The move gives MSPs and resellers across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland direct access to Heimdal’s consolidated cybersecurity platform through…
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Nordic MSPs Can Now Access Heimdal’s Unified Security and Compliance Platform Through Elovade
Copenhagen, Denmark – 18 March 2026 – Heimdal has appointed Elovade as its official distributor in the Nordic region. The move gives MSPs and resellers across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland direct access to Heimdal’s consolidated cybersecurity platform through…
OpenClaw Incidents Show Why AI Adoption Pressure Puts Companies at Risk
We’ve had four cases associated with OpenClaw in the last few weeks. This is what one MSP this told me. Not a researcher or a vendor trying to sell me a solution, but somebody that’s already dealing with the consequences,…
Heimdal Claims Industry First With a Cyber Essentials Control Mapping for PEDM to Help Organisations Prove Least Privilege
London, UK, February 9, 2026 – Heimdal today announced an industry-first approach to Cyber Essentials readiness by publishing a Cyber Essentials control mapping for Privilege Elevation and Delegation Management (PEDM), helping organisations and MSPs enforce least privilege and evidence stronger control…
Heimdal Claims Industry First with IASME-Aligned Cyber Essentials PEDM Mapping
London, UK, February 9, 2026 – Heimdal today announced it is the first vendor to publish an IASME Cyber Essentials aligned control mapping for Privilege Elevation and Delegation Management (PEDM), helping organisations evidence least privilege and stronger control over administrative access. Privileged access…
Five Predictions for Cyber Security Trends in 2026
During a recent Threat Watch Live session, Adam Pilton challenged Morten Kjaersgaard, Heimdal’s Chairman and Founder, to predict three cyber security trends for 2026. Adam added his own predictions, drawing from this experience as a former cybercrime detective. Spoiler: Both Morten and Adam agreed that 2026 will bring a sharper focus…
Heimdal Achieves OPSWAT Gold Certification for Anti-Malware
Copenhagen, Denmark – January 15, 2026 – Heimdal today announced that its Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV) with Extended Threat Protection (XTP) has achieved OPSWAT Gold Certification for Anti-Malware, validating its compatibility and effectiveness within OPSWAT’s industry-leading Access Control Certification Program. What…
How to Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams (From a Former Cyber Detective)
Christmas is the time where we allow our imaginations to run wild, it’s the season of goodwill, high spirits and Christmas joy. However, cybercriminals don’t take holidays. We still have to be on our guard, and question what is real…
ITDR Best Practices: How to Detect, Prevent, and Contain Critical Identity Threats
Key takeaways: ITDR monitors identity-based threats that traditional security tools miss, like hackers logging in with stolen credentials Effective ITDR requires integration with privileged access management and automated responses tailored to your specific environment Consolidating threat detection into a single…
When Buyers Discount MSPs With One Big Customer
Your biggest customer loves you. Three years together. They trust you, pay on time, and refer others. From where you sit, that’s loyalty. From where a buyer sits, that’s a $$$ discount on your exit. This perception gap kills more…
You’re Not Technical? That Excuse Just Expired!
The world in which there are three groups of people, technical, not technical and those in between, is dead. AI just killed it, And if you’re a business leader still hiding behind “I’m not technical”, your time is up! Who…
Tool Sprawl Taxes Your Business More Than You Think
Ross Brouse has a name for what he sees every day. The Frankenstack. “The lack of operational simplicity comes from piling on tools, building that Frankenstack, as I call it,” says Brouse, President and COO of Continuous Networks, an MSP…
Heimdal 5.1.0 RC Dashboard: Smarter Automation, Stronger Compliance, and Smoother Control
The Heimdal 5.1.0 RC (Release Candidate) dashboard update is now live, bringing a powerful lineup of improvements designed to make IT management faster, safer, and more intuitive. From pre-built scripting and compliance dashboards to simpler agent management and refined privilege…
Can Generative AI Be Weaponized for Cyberattacks?
Generative AI has emerged as one of the most powerful technologies of our era. Capable of producing realistic text, images, voice, and even code, these systems are revolutionizing industries. But while they fuel innovation and productivity, they also introduce an…
What is Managed ITDR? Key Definitions, Features, and Benefits
Key takeaways: MITDR explained: Managed ITDR combines identity threat detection with expert-led response. Why it matters: Get better protection and lower costs without building a full in-house team. What to look for: Prioritize behavioral monitoring, real-time response, and expert oversight…
Nearly 40% of 2024 Ransomware Payouts May Have Gone to Russia, China & North Korea
Ransomware victims paid an estimated $813 million in 2024. Nearly 40 percent of that may have gone to actors in Russia, China and North Korea, according to new analysis from cybersecurity firm Heimdal. Heimdal used recent telemetry, infrastructure tracing and…
Digital Warfare and the New Geopolitical Frontline
This article follows our recent article on the source of cybercrime attacks – read it here – we’re now exploring the global, commercial, and political dimensions of digital warfare. Key takeaways $100 billion in global cyber damages annually – equivalent…
Retail cybersecurity statistics for 2025
Cyber attacks against retail businesses have made headlines in 2025. Read this retail cybersecurity statistics rundown to understand more. For cyber criminals, the retail sector makes for a very attractive target. Retail businesses hold vast troves of valuable customer details,…
Is Your Tech Stack Killing Profitability? The Silent Bug Crippling MSP Growth
Many MSPs want to grow, but internal complexity often holds them back. In this guest article, Portland, a Heimdal partner, breaks down how fragmented systems and unclear value messaging can quietly erode profits, compliance, and trust – and how to…
Cyber Insurance Statistics for 2025
More and more businesses are taking out cyber insurance in 2025. Read our statistics rundown to understand why. Investing in cyber insurance is a smart move. In case of a cyber attack, it can reduce the financial burden of a…