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…
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The MSP Who Paid His Client’s Ransom and Tripled His Business
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 Retail and Ecommerce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
AI-fueled fake IDs and identity theft: What you need to know
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
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
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
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
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?
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,…