Official Press Release Copenhagen, Denmark – May 8th, 2024 — Heimdal®, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Jesper Frederiksen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience from the SaaS and cloud security sectors, Frederiksen is renowned for his expertise in scaling IT technology organizations and enhancing […]

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We’re excited to announce our latest venture, a strategic partnership with DACTA that promises to strengthen cybersecurity defenses across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This collaboration is a testament to Heimdal’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity and extending our innovative solutions to new markets, with DACTA’s unparalleled regional expertise leading the charge. The synergy […]

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Cybersecurity researchers unveiled a new malvertising campaign that uses malicious Google ads to deliver a backdoor dubbed ‘MadMxShell’. The ads leverage a set of domains to push the backdoor and mimic legitimate IP scanner software. The 45 domains, registered between November 2023 and March 2024 pose as IP scanner software such as: Angry IP Scanner […]

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning on Thursday about a data breach at Sisense, a US business intelligence software. The agency strongly recommended that all Sisense users promptly change their passwords and any other potentially compromised credentials used to access the company’s services. The agency also advised users to be […]

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 9, 2024 – Heimdal®, the world’s widest cybersecurity platform with 13 products, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the Privileged Account and Session Management (PASM) solution.  Designed to elevate the security of privileged accounts, Heimdal’s PASM grants organizations the ability to meticulously monitor, record, and manage all privileged […]

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We are proud to announce that we joined the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) in a united effort to eliminate child sexual abuse imagery from the internet. The UK charity focused on child protection is working to create a safer online environment by finding and taking down images and videos of child sexual abuse. By integrating IWF’s […]

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IxMetro Powerhost, a Chilean data center and hosting provider, has become the latest target of a cyberattack by a newly identified ransomware group dubbed SEXi. This malicious group successfully encrypted the company’s VMware ESXi servers, which host virtual private servers for their clients, as well as the backups, putting a significant portion of hosted websites […]

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In light of reports of active exploitation in the wild, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a Microsoft Sharepoint Server security flaw to its list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV). This critical remote code execution vulnerability, with the tracking number CVE-2023-24955 and a CVSS score of 7.2, lets an authenticated attacker […]

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The U.S. State Department has issued a call for information, offering up to $10 million for leads on the Blackcat ransomware group. This group is responsible for a massive cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s technology sector, causing widespread disruptions in insurance payments across the country. U.S. Department of State offers up to $10 million for information The announcement […]

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Capita, a British outsource company has reported a staggering annual loss of more than £106 million, significantly attributed to a ransomware attack by the Black Basta group last March. The hack was directly responsible for nearly a fourth of these losses, costing the corporation £25.3 million in related expenditures, according to the company’s annual report. Capita said […]

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Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious cybercrime gang ALPHV/BlackCat. The attack, which began on February 21, has caused widespread disruptions, affecting thousands of pharmacies and hospitals across the United States, and stalling prescriptions and healthcare services for millions of Americans. Change Healthcare is […]

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Pepco Group, a leading European retailer, recently disclosed a significant financial loss due to a phishing attack on its Hungarian operations. The incident, which led to a €15 million setback, sparks a conversation about the sophistication of cyber-attacks and the measures companies must take to protect themselves. What happened to Pepco? Pepco, operating across 21 […]

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President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to enhance cybersecurity at U.S. ports. $20 billion will be invested in port upgrades, including a shift to trusted crane suppliers. This measure counteracts risks posed by the use of cranes made by China, and aims to expand the Coast Guard’s authority. Strengthening U.S. Port Cybersecurity The […]

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We trained LLMs to act secretly malicious. We found that, despite our best efforts at alignment training, deception still slipped through. Evan Hubinger – Sleeper Agents: Training Deceptive LLMs that Persist Through Safety Training Just like the plot of Netflix’s ‘Leave the World Behind’, we’ve welcomed artificial intelligence (AI) into our homes and workplaces. It’s […]

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An insider data breach at Verizon has compromised the personal information of more than 63,000 employees, nearly half of the company’s global workforce. The telecommunications giant disclosed the incident in a Data Breach Notification with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, revealing that the breach occurred around September 21, 2023, due to unauthorized access […]

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