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Insights on cybersecurity, managed IT, and modern business technology.
Practical guidance from the MYDWARE team — protecting and modernising businesses across the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County.
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CybersecurityThe Hidden Price of Poor Employee Offboarding
Employee offboarding security gaps leave accounts active, devices unrecovered, and credentials exposed. Close every door before a departure becomes a breach.
October 9, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat to Check Before Dismissing Phishing Prevention Spending
Phishing prevention spending is far lower than incident response. See where every dollar goes after a successful attack — and why proactive defence wins on pure arithmetic.
October 5, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityPassword Manager vs. Single Sign-On: Which Fits Your Team
Password manager vs. single sign-on: understand the real differences, trade-offs, and deployment steps so you can choose the right credential approach for your team.
October 1, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat a Missing Incident Response Plan Really Costs
A cybersecurity incident response plan tells your team exactly what to do after an attack. Discover the real cost of not having one — and 7 steps to build it.
September 28, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 Is Not Secure Out of the Box
Microsoft 365 security settings are not fully hardened by default. This practical guide covers the admin controls that close the gaps without disrupting your team.
September 25, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat Is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack?
A man-in-the-middle attack silently intercepts data between two parties. Understand how it works and which defences actually stop it.
September 21, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityData Breach Costs Go Far Beyond the Ransom
Data breach costs extend well beyond any ransom paid. Discover the full breakdown — forensics, fines, downtime, legal fees — and which controls cut your exposure.
September 17, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat to Check Before Trusting Your Ransomware Recovery Plan
A ransomware recovery plan built on myths can cost you weeks of downtime. Discover what real recovery requires and where most plans fall short.
September 14, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityAntivirus vs EDR: Which Endpoint Protection Do You Need?
Antivirus vs EDR: understand the real differences, cost trade-offs, and risk factors to choose the right endpoint protection for your environment.
September 11, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityHow to Roll Out Multi-Factor Authentication Across Your Business
Learn how to complete a multi-factor authentication setup across your business with this practical, step-by-step guide for GTA and Simcoe County SMB owners.
September 7, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityIs Your Business Wi-Fi a Security Risk?
Audit your office Wi-Fi in an afternoon with this practical business wi-fi security checklist — covering passwords, guest networks, firmware, and rogue devices.
September 3, 2026 4 min -
CybersecurityApple Private Relay IP Leak Raises Privacy Concerns
Many iPhone users pay for iCloud+, which includes Private Relay, and expect more privacy when browsing in Safari. New research shows that protection can break down. The Apple Private Relay IP leak stems from flaws in WebKit, the engine that powers browsers on iOS.
August 31, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityClassic SQL Flaw Threatens Entire Windows Servers
A public-facing web application with an Oracle database backend recently became the entry point for a full server takeover. Researchers at Huntress traced the attack back to a SQL flaw that let attackers execute commands directly through the database engine. What made this incident stand out wasn't the initial break-in, but what the attackers did once they were inside.
August 29, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityDeepfake Interview Employees: The New Cybersecurity Threat
What if the latest addition to your team wasn't a "real" person? Learn how cybercriminals are using sophisticated tools to trick companies into hiring deepfake employees.
August 26, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityFake Interac E-Transfer Texts Targeting Ontario Contractors
Fraudsters send fake Interac SMS messages to Ontario contractors. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your trades business from payment fraud.
August 25, 2026 4 min -
CybersecurityData Center Success Starts With Local Trust
As artificial intelligence drives demand for more computing power, data centers are expanding at a remarkable pace. However, the challenges of building data centers are no longer limited to resources. Reliable energy still matters, but the primary roadblock has more to do with local data center trust than demand on the power grid or cooling.
August 24, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Reinvents Cybersecurity With AI Agents
Cybersecurity has always been a game between attackers and defenders to see who can get ahead of the other one first. That game has become even more intense now that artificial intelligence is changing how both sides operate.
August 22, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityApple Tweaks Hide My Email Privacy
If your business collects sign-ups through a website or app, you need to be aware of a change coming to Apple’s Hide My Email feature that could make it much easier to spot and block anonymous sign-ups on your platform.
August 21, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityAI Skills Are Becoming Workplace Essentials
A few years ago, knowing your way around a spreadsheet was enough to make you look tech-savvy at the office. That bar has risen, and AI skills in the workplace are the new must-have. New research from HR platform HiBob shows that 77% of UK organizations expect AI proficiency to become a baseline requirement for most non-technical roles within the next year.
August 20, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityMillions of Cars Vulnerable to Bluetooth Hijacking
Most business owners think about vehicle security in terms of theft or break-ins. A recent discovery shows that digital threats can also put company cars at risk. Security researchers at UC San Diego uncovered a flaw that leaves cars vulnerable to Bluetooth hijacking.
August 19, 2026 3 min
