The Ugly Truth of Data Breaches 💻

Monthly Bulletin View online As July has seen a surge in massive data breaches that impacted top players like Mangatoon (exposing data of 23 million user accounts) and Marriott International (from which attackers claim to have taken 20 gigabytes of personal info), we can definitely say that this type of attack remains a major threat to all organization in 2022. Ransomware, XSS, Man-in-the-Middle, and SQL injection attacks have been some of the most destructive and widespread types of data breaches used in recent years. Such security incidents have demonstrated that even government and military sites, which one would presume to be some of the world's most secure, are not immune to data breaches. Therefore, gaining basic understanding of these attacks' structure may be essential to boosting your company's protection. Continue reading to learn more about data breaches and to make sure you didn't miss any significant cybersecurity-related news in July. Cybersecurity Month in Review News Marriott Confirms Data Breach The hackers who were responsible for the breach claim to have taken 20 gigabytes of sensitive data, including the credit card information of customers. New Strain of Ransomware Discovered RedAlert is a new ransomware operation also known as (N13V) that encrypts VMWare ESXi servers running either Windows or Linux. SHI International Corp. Confirms Cyberattack Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, SHI, a privately-owned provider of tech products and services from New Jersey was the target of a coordinated and professional malware attack. Lilith, A New Ransomware, Has Claimed Its First Victim The "Lilith" ransomware, which was developed to facilitate double-extortion attacks, has been launched, and has already leaked data on its first victim. CYBERSECURITY BASICS What Is a Data Breach and How to Prevent It A data breach occurs when an unauthorized individual gains access to confidential, sensitive, or protected information. Without permission, files from a data breach are viewed and/or shared. On the Anatomy of a DNS Attack Check out this article that takes a closer look at a DNS (Domain Name System) attack. Discover the common types of DNS attacks, techniques, and available mitigation and fixes. Enjoy! MAJOR EVENTS IN JUNE New YouTube Video on Our Channel: XDR Check out the new series of videos focusing on XDR (Extended Detection and Response). Why do companies need XDR security, benefits, SOC challenges, how XDR can address them, and mistakes to avoid when using XDR platforms - all these topics will be addressed on our YouTube channel. Heimdal™ Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II and ISAE 3000 Examination Heimdal™ is pleased to announce it has attained certification for ISAE 3000 SOC 2 Type II, demonstrating a commitment to providing customers with the highest level of data protection and security. How Heimdal's Cybersecurity Strategy Stays Ahead of the Curve in the Cyberthreat Landscape In this article, Heimdal's CEO, Morten Kjaersgaard, explained how our company's cybersecurity strategy stays ahead of the curve in the cyberthreat landscape, discussed Gartner's predictions, and shared his own. Monthly WEBINARS Also, don't forget to join our monthly webinars where you will discuss various cybersecurity-related topics with our specialists. Learn how to build cyber-resilience, handle cybersecurity easier and keep up with key industry trends. Our next panel will focus on the Risks and Rewards of DNS Security. Makes sure you save your free seat and meet us online, on August 9th, at 2 pm BST/ 3 pm CEST. Case studies Kaufmann Case Study When asked why did they choose Heimdal over other options, the company answered that: "Since we were using the Heimdal Threat Prevention Endpoint, Patching and Antivirus since 2019, the decision was quite simple. Due to the complete endpoint protection provided by the modules cooperating under a single unified platform, we made the decision to select it over other solutions we were evaluating at the time." Osborne Clarke Case Study International legal practice Osborne Clarke declared that they chose Heimdal's products for their ease of use and consistency, as they not only mitigated risks within their company but also proved to save precious time and resources in the process as well. Top Malware(s) Detection: 1st of July – 29th of July Heimdal™ returns with another incisive, mind-bending edition of our celebrated Threat hunting journal. What does the month of July have in stock for us? As one would expect, even more trojans, PUAs, and a couple of worms and viruses just to keep things interesting. Wonder no more because our trojan king reigns unchallenged – 15 trojan strains were detected throughout July, totaling a not so–whopping 8,404 positive detections. Check out the article to find out more. Tell us more about yourself and help us provide you with quality content that best fits your needs and interests. FILL OUT THE FORM Keep up with all things Heimdal™ by following us on:

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