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 on compliance.   Here’s what they predict.  SMBs catch a break if they’ve done compliance right  Hackers recently discovered there’s no use in targeting […]

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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 the OPSWAT Certification Validates The certification confirms that Heimdal meets OPSWAT’s strict requirements for anti-malware […]

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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 and what is not. Common Holiday Scams Fake Online Stores Around this time of year, […]

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Key takeaways: ITDR solutions monitor 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 dashboard dramatically improves response times and reduces the cost of managing multiple security tools […]

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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 MSP deals than bad financials. Sam Levy saw it constantly when he led tech mergers […]

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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 are these groups? Well, the technical group are those who speak in acronyms, hide behind […]

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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 serving healthcare clients. He’s watched it happen over and over. MSPs go to a conference, […]

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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 controls, this release takes another major step toward a fully unified cybersecurity experience. Smarter Automation […]

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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 entirely new class of threats. As AI capabilities grow, so too does the potential for […]

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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 to the GDP of a mid-sized nation. $400 million in business impact from a single […]

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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 ownership mapping to assess how ransomware revenue is likely distributed. The $813 million figure comes […]

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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 You’ve got the ITDR solution. That’s a good step towards effective account and identity-based threat […]

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Cyber attacks on retail surged in 2025, with rising breach costs and increasingly sophisticated threats highlighting the sector’s growing exposure. Explore this 2025 retail cybersecurity statistics rundown to see how these trends are evolving—and how the insights can help strengthen your defenses in 2026. For cyber criminals, the retail sector makes for a very attractive […]

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Cyber insurance in 2025 showed slowing market growth, fewer overall claims, and rising attack severity—signaling a maturing but increasingly high-stakes landscape. As premiums climb again and ransomware continues to dominate losses in 2026, these trends will shape how businesses recalibrate their risk strategies and determine the true value of coverage in the year ahead. Investing […]

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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 fix it.  The “system bug” holding MSPs back “Stop talking about technology. Start talking about […]

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I’ve worked in cybersecurity long enough to see that our biggest challenge isn’t a technical one, it’s motivational. We can build the strongest firewalls, design the smartest detection systems, and run endless awareness campaigns, but none of it matters if people don’t want to care. That’s the uncomfortable truth; cyber security has a motivation problem. […]

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Your senior analyst stares at alert number 47. It’s not even lunch. Another “suspicious login detected.” They switch to the third dashboard of the morning, cross-reference the user activity, and confirm what they already knew. Bob from accounting is working late again. Meanwhile, three dashboards over, actual lateral movement is happening on a client’s network. […]

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