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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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CybersecurityGoogle Blocks Five Billion Ads Amid AI Scams
If you’ve spent any time online in the last year, you’ve come across AI-generated content, even if you didn’t realize it. You also might not realize that you didn’t see a lot of AI content, thanks to Google stepping up efforts to block “bad ads” and AI scams in advertising.
May 9, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCyber Hygiene: Simple Steps To Stay Secure
How protected is your business in today’s digital age? Threats are everywhere and only growing more sophisticated each day.
May 8, 2025 3 min -
CybersecuritySocial Engineering: The Human Side of Hacking
What’s the weakest link in your cybersecurity strategy? It’s not your firewall or antivirus software but your people.
May 7, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityIs Your Smartphone a Cybersecurity Risk?
Is your smartphone a cybersecurity risk for your business? It’s easy to overlook how much confidential information lives on your device.
May 6, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityMost Business Owners Don’t Realize This IT Mistake Until It’s Too Late
A business owner recently asked us, “What are the biggest IT mistakes you see from companies like mine?”. Let’s just say we’ve seen more facepalms than firewall installs.
May 5, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Coming for Canadian Small Businesses And Most Aren’t Ready
Cyber threats aren’t coming—they’re already here. From phishing scams to AI-powered ransomware, Canadian businesses are facing more digital threats than ever before. And if you're hearing more about attacks in the news lately, it's not just media hype—it’s real, it’s increasing, and it’s targeting businesses just like yours.
May 5, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityTax Season Malware: Microsoft Issues Warning
How well can you and your staff detect cybersecurity threats? Microsoft reveals cybercriminals use tax-related lures to deceive companies and breach their systems. Read on and learn more about tax season malware.
May 3, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Patches Two Critical Android Vulnerabilities
Are you or your employees using Android devices for daily operations? Security risks might lurk right under your nose.
May 2, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity 101: Protecting Your Small Business From Online Threats
If there’s one issue that every business has to deal with, it’s cybersecurity. No matter how small your business is and how much you want to believe that hackers wouldn’t be interested in you, the truth is that you need to take online threats seriously. Hackers aren’t targeting only giant corporations anymore: they’re going after local shops, solo entrepreneurs, and small businesses because, more often than not, they’re the easiest targets.
April 30, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityAI Is Now Spotting Fraud Before It Happens—Here’s How
Cybercrime is evolving fast, but so is artificial intelligence. Businesses are now using AI-driven security to detect fraud, stop phishing, and block hackers in real time. Instead of reacting after an attack, AI systems analyze behavior, spot anomalies, and shut down threats before they cause damage. Cybercriminals are getting smarter, but AI is getting smarter too. The question is—are you using it to protect your business?
April 28, 2025 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy AI-Powered Supply Chain Attacks Are Becoming Extremely Concerning
Cybersecurity analysts warn that AI-driven supply chain attacks are becoming one of the biggest threats for businesses in 2025. Now, hackers are using AI to launch even more dangerous attacks—especially against supply chains. This means businesses aren't just defending against human hackers anymore; they’re up against machines that can learn, adapt, and strike faster than ever.
April 28, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHere's How Cybercriminals Are Using AI to Exploit Online Stores
The rise of AI-powered bots is causing chaos for e-commerce businesses, leading to fraudulent purchases, stolen data, and account takeovers. These bots are no longer just annoying spam tools—they are now highly sophisticated programs that can mimic human behaviour, manipulate pricing, and bypass security measures.
April 28, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityBusinesses Still Use Weak Passwords — And It’s a Huge Risk
Can you imagine spending years building your business, only to have it compromised in seconds because you decided to use “password” as your login code? You might be thinking, “Who would do that?”
April 26, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityWatch Out: Malicious PDFs Could Threaten Your Security
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of your trust in a widely used file format: PDFs.
April 25, 2025 3 min -
CybersecuritySecure Passwords Without Sacrificing User Experience
Cybersecurity is a priority for businesses, but the reality is that most of your employees will choose convenience over security every time. In other words, if they see security measures as a hassle when logging in to their email or other accounts, they’ll take shortcuts like using weak passwords, reusing old ones, writing them down, or never logging out. They can get into their accounts faster, but they put your company at risk for devastating cyberattacks.
April 23, 2025 3 min -
CybersecuritySaaS Security Demands Identity Threat Readiness
SaaS (Software as a Service) forms the backbone of modern businesses in all industries. From collaboration tools to customer relationship management (CRM) systems, companies rely on these tools for day-to-day operations and projects aimed at achieving their strategic goals.
April 22, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHow Hackers Use Online Ads to Trick You And Your Employees
Think about the last time you clicked an online ad. Did you assume it was legit? If so, that’s exactly what scammers want.
April 21, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Essentials for Every Business Owner
Pop quiz: What type of businesses are cybercriminals’ favorite targets?
April 21, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityAI-Generated Fake Reviews Are Everywhere—Is Internet Still Trustworthy?
Fake online reviews have been around for years, but AI has made them harder to spot and easier to mass-produce. Fraudsters are using AI-powered tools to generate thousands of fake reviews, making products and services appear more popular—or discrediting competitors.
April 21, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityShield Your Business From Growing Cyber Threats
In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity isn’t just another item to check off your to-do list. It’s the backbone of your business’s survival. Without it, it’s just a matter of time before something occurs that sends your company spiraling toward a disaster it might never recover from.
April 16, 2025 3 min
