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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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CybersecurityYour most effective security tool? Training
The world's tallest and sturdiest wall can be constructed by you.
June 21, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityUnlocking Business Potential: Enhanced Privacy Practices
Recently, you may have seen the news about Meta, the parent company of Facebook, receiving a massive fine of $1.3 billion (1.2 billion euros) from the European Union. This record-breaking fine comes after Meta failed to comply with EU privacy regulations.
June 16, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHow to Stay Ahead of AI-Powered Cybersecurity Risks
While artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits for businesses, it has also created new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit to carry out complex cyberattacks that are difficult to detect and mitigate. Using AI, hackers can create convincing phishing emails that bypass spam filters. Similarly, cybercriminals can leverage AI to manipulate security systems and gain unauthorized access that causes irreparable damage to your business and your reputation.
June 16, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityIs Your Business Data at Risk? Don’t Take Chances with Old Tech
Do you delete data from old computers before disposing of them when you replace them in your business?
June 14, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityThe Kimsuky Threat: Understanding the Rise of Sophisticated Cyberattacks
The recent actions of hackers underline the need to be more proactive with cybersecurity. The Kimsuky cybercrime group has been using advanced malware, known as RandomQuery, to gather intelligence and extract sensitive information. This serves as a stern reminder of the increasing threat of ransomware attacks in 2023.
June 12, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityGoogle’s Bug Bounty Program: A Step Towards Safer Apps
In 2021, Google paid $8.7 million to researchers to find security vulnerabilities in its products and services. The year after that, the tech giant gave out $12 million. Since it launched its bug bounty program in 2010, it has paid over $50 million in rewards to successful bug hunters.
June 9, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHere’s How Cybercriminals Try to Hack your Accounts While you Sleep
Consider this: you're fast asleep after a long day at work when your phone begins to buzz.
June 8, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Deploying Powerful AI-Powered Tools To Hack You – Are You Prepared For What’s Coming?
An Arizona family was recently in the news warning others about how they were the target of a ransom call in which scammers used AI (artificial intelligence) to clone their daughter’s voice to convince the parents they had kidnapped their daughter, with the apparent goal of extorting money.
June 8, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityUnderstanding and Mitigating Brute-Force Attacks
Recently, a team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Tencent Labs uncovered a new type of cyberattack, termed "BrutePrint." This approach targets the fingerprint authentication commonly found on today's smartphones. This is an example of what cybersecurity experts call a brute force attack.
June 3, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityEmbracing Password Passkeys: Strengthening Business Security in the Password-less Era
Passwords protect our privacy but don't offer the most convenient experience. Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft show that there's a better alternative: passkeys.
June 2, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityBest Practices To Keep in Mind Against Cybersecurity Threats
As a business owner, you must take every precaution to safeguard your company's data.
June 1, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityGet Ready To Maximize Efficiency With Help From Co-Managed IT Services
IT services are necessary for every business in the country – IT companies help businesses protect their data, ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, increase productivity across the board and keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends and updates. Without IT services, your business can fall prey to hackers and cybercriminals bent on stealing your company’s and clients’ personal information. But if you don’t have IT services, where do you even start looking?
May 25, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityProtect Your Business from Cyber Attacks: Common Cybersecurity Mistakes
Cybersecurity mistakes can cost your business a fortune and ruin customer trust. While experts expect cyber attacks to double in the next two years, more than half of small businesses have yet to invest in proper cybersecurity.
May 23, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityDon’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths
In today’s threat landscape, where businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack, adopting a zero-trust security model could be a wise decision from a cybersecurity point of view.
May 18, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityMaking Your VoIP Network Bulletproof (Six Tips to Protect Your VoIP from Cyberattacks)
Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency and flexibility. However, it’s not immune to cyberattacks. Discover how you can secure your VoIP ASAP.
May 17, 2023 6 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Attacks on the Rise: Why Businesses Are Paying the Ransom
A small retail business was hit by a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals encrypted their critical data and demanded a ransom of $50,000 for decryption. Despite having a backup system, the company decided to pay the ransom due to the lack of knowledge about the time required for restoration and the cybercriminals' promise of faster decryption.
May 9, 2023 3 min -
Cybersecurity3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. A simple lapse in your network security could lead to a chain of events that could prove catastrophic for your business. You can avoid this by implementing a robust cybersecurity framework such as zero trust.
May 5, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityProtecting Your Business from Cyber Threats: The Importance of Cybersecurity Training
As the digital world grows, businesses face more cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, these can cause significant financial losses and credibility damage. That's why companies need to focus on cybersecurity training as threat actors become more ingenious in their tactics. That way, companies can protect their assets and keep customer data safe.
May 4, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityLinkedIn Takes Action to Tackle Fake Accounts
I assume you have a LinkedIn profile. Soon, you might be asked to confirm your account.
May 4, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityThe Growing Trend of Telegram as a Marketplace for Phishing Tools and Services
Cybercrime is becoming increasingly common as businesses continue to rely on technology to conduct their operations. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to exploit businesses and individuals. One of the methods gaining popularity is using Telegram, a popular messaging app that offers end-to-end encryption. Telegram has become a hub for selling phishing tools and services due to its secure and anonymous nature. The number of Telegram channels selling these tools and services has increased in recent years. Cybercriminals are using Telegram to sell a variety of phishing tools and...
May 3, 2023 3 min
