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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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CybersecurityDo you know what a CEO Scam looks like? How about a Spear Phishing attack?
In this example, we will show you a REAL WORLD example that was very nearly successful. It showcases a cybercriminal combining both tactics to target this organization. While we have redacted the organization's private information and obtained their consent to show this - it's important to showcase how elaborate some of these scams are. Can you spot the CEO Scam? Can you spot the Spear Phishing Attack? Can you see how both were combined to attack the user?
September 18, 2020 2 min -
CybersecurityPresident & CEO, Darryl Cresswell, Signs Publishing Deal To Co-Author the book, “On Thin Ice”
Big news! Our President and CEO, Darryl Cresswell has just signed a book publishing deal with TechnologyPress™ in partnership with industry-leading cybersecurity experts to co-author a book on cybersecurity - "On Thin Ice". Get the details of the release here - https://www.pressnewsroom.com/president-ceo-darryl-cresswell-signs-publishing-deal-with-technologypress-to-co-author-the-book-on-thin-ice/
September 4, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityRANSOMED - Brookfield Residential - A local home and real estate developer with 5.7 billion in assets is the latest victim of the DarkSide Ransomware
Yet another local Canadian company falls victim to ransomware. This time its homebuilder Brookfield Residential and they are the DarkSide Ransomware's newest victim.
September 2, 2020 1 min -
CybersecuritySneaky Ways Cybercriminals Attack Your Network And What You Can Do To Prevent It NOW
If you own a small business, your business is a target for hackers. According to a report by 4iQ, a cyber security analyst firm, from 2017 to 2019, there was a 424% increase in the number of attacks on small businesses.
September 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityHackers threaten to leak Canpar Express data; similar extortion costs $2.3 billion yearly, experts say
Things are getting WORSE for Canpar, a Canadian shipping company that was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. The cybercriminals now claim they've published some of the stolen data on the dark web with more to come in an effort to extort money out of the company. We have many clients who rely on Canpar for their shipments, here's what you need to know.
August 27, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityCanadian Shipping Company Canpar Express is the target of a Ransomware Attack
Canadian Shipping Company Canpar Express is the target of a Ransomware Attack
August 26, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityWhy NOT Investing in IT Can Cost You BIG
If you haven’t invested in IT security, then your business is at risk.
August 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityVerified Twitter Accounts HACKED to promote Crypto Scam
HIGH PROFILE Twitter users like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, and MORE have had their accounts hacked asking followers to send money to a blockchain address in exchange for a larger payback.
July 17, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityHow To Avoid Getting Hacked By Cybercriminals And Protect Everything You’ve Worked So Hard To Achieve
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to steal data and make a buck at the expense of someone they’ve never met. They don’t care if they ruin someone’s life or destroy a business in the process. This is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date with the latest technology.
July 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityThis Is The #1 Thing You Can Do To Prevent Cybercriminals From Hacking Your Network
There is one thing many small businesses do that puts them at risk for a cyber-attack. They take a reactive approach to IT security. They wait until something bad happens until they do anything. Unfortunately, we live and work in a time when you can no longer be reactive to cyberthreats. Practically every small business is connected to the Internet and relies on a network to function. It’s the digital world we live in. We have to deal with hackers, data loss, equipment failure and everything else that goes with living in that digital world.
May 27, 2020 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat is Spear Phishing?
Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing. Phishing, in turn, is a form of fraud involving a threat actor masquerading as a trusted entity with the aim of acquiring sensitive information from an unsuspecting victim. In the classic version of this attack, the target receives an email that seems to come from a reputable source, such as a major internet or technology company, and is urged to log in to the popular website of the alleged source, for which a URL is provided. Clicking on the URL directs the victim to a fake copy of the website in question. Any information the victim submits to...
May 13, 2020 8 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Counting On You Letting Your Guard Down During This Global Pandemic – Here’s How To Stop Them
The world is slowing down during this COVID-19 pandemic. Wall Street is being hit hard. People are no longer going out. We’re told to quarantine or self-isolate and not engage in groups.
March 25, 2020 3 min -
Cybersecurity5 Signs You’re About To Get Hacked – And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Hackers love to go after small businesses. There are many businesses to choose from, and many don’t invest in good IT security. Plus, many business owners and their employees have bad cyber security habits. They do things that increase their risk of a malware attack or a cyber-attack. Here are five bad habits that can lead to a hack and what you can do to reduce your risk.
March 2, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityTop 3 Ways Hackers Will Attack Your Network — And They Are Targeting You RIGHT NOW
You might read the headline of this article and think, “That has to be an exaggeration.” Unfortunately, it’s not. Every single day, small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals. These criminals look for vulnerable victims, then attack.
February 1, 2020 4 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Confess: The Top 4 Tricks And Sneaky Schemes They Use To Hack Your Computer Network
Most cybercriminals love their jobs. They get to put their hacking skills to the test. In fact, many of them “compete” against one another to see who can hack into a network the fastest or who can steal the most data. They don’t care who gets hurt along the way. And in most cases, it’s small-business owners who are getting hurt.
December 1, 2019 4 min -
Cybersecurity
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
Be on The Lookout for Holiday Phishing Scams
November 5, 2019 8 min -
CybersecurityEmployees Keeping Your Data Safe? ... Don’t Count On It
In any business, big or small, employees can be your biggest IT threat, and they might not even realize it. Businesses already face countless cyberthreats, like data breaches, cyber-attacks, online viruses and malicious e -mails. But despite all these outside threats, the real problem can come from the inside.
October 1, 2019 1 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Plotting To Hack Your Network RIGHT NOW...And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Did you know that small businesses are more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals than any other business or organization? It’s true! While we hear about major breaches on the news, we don’t get to hear the stories of the businesses that struggle with hacking attempts and cyber-attacks.
September 1, 2019 2 min -
CybersecurityTop Ways To Protect Your Business From The #1 Security Threat You Face
Today, cybercrime is more than a potential threat facing your business. It’s an unavoidable force of nature.
July 1, 2019 2 min -
Cybersecurity4 Deadly Mistakes You’re Making With IT Security
For something so instrumental to the success of your business, technology can be an incredibly unstable, confusing and everchanging tool. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on the latest cyber security trend, hackers find a way to circumvent the process completely. A new patch arrives for an essential piece of software, and the next day, another patch is required to repair the vulnerabilities the previous patch created. It can seem impossible to stay on top of the constant technological arms race, much less stay relevant amid the exponentially increasing pace.
April 1, 2019 1 min
