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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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CybersecurityDon’t Be The Next Cyber Target: The ONLY 8-Step Cybersecurity Guide You Need To Be Undetected In Every Cybercriminals’ Radar
In an increasingly digital world, securing your business from cyber threats is crucial. It’s like keeping off digital zombies – except these ones want your data, not your brains! Our comprehensive guide offers essential steps to stay ahead of cybercriminals, protecting your assets and ensuring peace of mind. Now, let’s cover the 8-step guide to keep you and your business secure and the most dangerous cyber threats the world of technology has to offer:
March 20, 2024 7 min -
CybersecurityMisconception #7: “Darryl - The cloud is NOT safe! I don’t trust it, I hear about breaches on the news ALL the time!”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know"
March 19, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityThe Impact of Data Breaches on Businesses
Do you run a small business? You're probably well aware of the dangers a data breach poses to your company.
March 19, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityBeware of These Hardware Security Vulnerabilities
When discussing cybersecurity threats and protecting business data, many business owners instinctively think of software vulnerabilities, email phishing, DDoS attacks, and other software or network-related threats.
March 15, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Return of Bumblebee Malware
Thousands of organizations worldwide remember the Bumblebee malware that surfaced in March 2022, allowing dozens of cybercriminal threat actors to drop payloads on targeted victims.
March 12, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityDecrypting Phishing Emails: Identifying the Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
When it comes to safeguarding your business data, one thing is certain: phishing emails pose a significant threat. Imagine them as wolves in sheep’s clothing—deceptive messages masquerading as legitimate communications. These cunning emails often contain malicious links, attachments, or requests for sensitive information. They cleverly impersonate trusted entities, leaving unsuspecting recipients vulnerable.
March 12, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityFrom Phishing to Ransomware: 5 Cybersecurity Threats That Can Kill Your Business In Seconds
Protecting your business from cyber threats is a big deal, and as executives, it's crucial to be on top of it. We get it, though – cybersecurity can be a bit of a snooze with all its technical terminologies. Most resources out there are geared towards tech specialists, making it tough for non-experts like you to even understand the basics.
March 11, 2024 9 min -
CybersecurityRemote Work Security: Safeguarding Digital Assets in a Decentralized Environment
Is yours one of the thousands of corporations encouraging people to return to the office? Perhaps your employees aren’t budging on discontinuing their digital freedom for more traditional arrangements. You’re not alone if your business is struggling to find a balance.
March 8, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityLook Out for the Fake Version of LastPass on the Apple App Store
LastPass, the password management app serving more than 33 million users, recently warned iOS users about a fake version of its app, which managed to scale through the security review process on the Apple App Store. The fake version mirrored the original logo and dropped a letter from the name to arrive at LassPass.
March 7, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityBeware of These Multi-Factor Authentication Weaknesses
As a business leader, you want to protect your network from hacking and implement multi-factor authentication across your many accounts and devices. While these measures can boost your cybersecurity, hackers can exploit a few loopholes to infiltrate your account. Learn why you'll need to protect your accounts from unauthorized users further.
March 6, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: Why Ignoring It Could Cost Your Business
With the never-ending upgrade on the technology that we have today, business owners still view cybersecurity as "low priority”. Little did they know that data breaches or also known as “cyber-attacks” from 2022 to 2023 has increased from 20%. Which basically means that cybercriminals are drastically growing in large numbers— like your grandfather’s warts multiplying every time you get to see him. For this blog, we’ll dive deep into why you should use cybersecurity and how you can avoid being a victim—in an instant!
March 5, 2024 4 min -
CybersecurityHow $43,000 Disappeared Instantly: A Small Business’s Cybersecurity Nightmare
In this devastating situation, we witness the rapid devastation that cybercriminals can inflict on unsuspecting businesses. Imagine a typical Friday night with his friends and family—a weary business owner glances at their phone and discovers an alarming bank alert: $43,000 has been paid to an unfamiliar company. The money vanishes without a trace, leaving the owner helpless. Despite absorbing the loss- this alarming circumstance is something that will surely haunt him... forever.
March 5, 2024 5 min -
CybersecurityBeware of This Microsoft Outlook Security Flaw
Microsoft Outlook users have a new security concern. A vulnerability in the platform increases the risk of exposing your password to threat actors when you accept calendar invitations.
March 2, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityWatch Out for This Google Pixel Storage Bug
Google Pixel owners often mention the bloat-free software and the speed of receiving Android patches and security updates quickly as some of the key draws to the brand. However, that advantage can sometimes become a disadvantage when bugs appear.
February 28, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMisconception 4: “Darryl – I hear of ransomware and cyberattacks on the news everyday, nothing is 100% guaranteed, there is no point to even bother!”
Hi Small Business Owners, welcome to this edition of "Lies they Believe", and "The Truths, I Know"
February 26, 2024 1 min -
CybersecurityWatch Out for Pirated MacOS Apps
Hackers are making pirated MacOS apps the source of hidden malware, which can compromise an entire network. As a business owner, staying current on this and other cybersecurity threats that may impact your operations is essential. Learn more about the software vulnerabilities at the center of this threat and how to protect your business from unwanted attacks.
February 20, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityWatch Out for This New Ransomware
Technology makes remote work possible. Unfortunately, the tools that allow workers to access their workplace networks from afar can also open the door to hackers and their harmful ransomware.
February 17, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMisconception No.3 "I have Cyber Insurance so if anything happens I’m protected"
In this video we will uncover a common cybersecurity misconception I hear when I speak to Small Business Owners.
February 15, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityStrengthen Cybersecurity Measures Through Regular Security Assessments
In today's business landscape, various cybersecurity threats pose significant challenges, ranging from social engineering tactics like phishing to highly sophisticated ransomware attacks. As a business leader, safeguarding your network is paramount, as it serves as the backbone of your operations. Any weaknesses in your network could jeopardize sensitive data, operational continuity, and stakeholder confidence. Hence, it's imperative to proactively address these threats by implementing measures such as regular security scans and comprehensive network testing.
February 15, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Importance of Printer Security
In this digital age, businesses of all sizes regularly concern themselves with online security for their mobile devices, desktops, and all programs and software. The last thing they want is malware and viruses threatening their data security and relaying information to hackers. However, if you’ve taken every precaution and are still noticing data leaks, consider the importance of printer security.
February 13, 2024 3 min
