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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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Managed ITAre You On A Bad Date And Don’t Even Know It?
They don’t call you back, they don’t text back, and when you get time with them, they are disheveled, rude and uninterested, doing barely enough to keep things going.
September 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUSB Drive Scam ALERT
The most recent cybersecurity scam appears to be out of date. However, it is so unusual that someone in your company might fall for it. Here's what's going on - and why you need to alert your team.
September 7, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityDuckDuckGo Browser Blocks Microsoft Trackers
If you haven't heard of DuckDuckGo, it's a tiny browser that only gets a fraction of the traffic that Google does. If we're being honest, it gets only a fraction of the web traffic that Bing does. The search engine does have some pluck though and bills itself as the engine of choice for those who value their privacy.
September 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Need To Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks
At MYDWARE IT Solutions Inc. we are constantly reminding small business in the GTA and Simcoe County about phishing emails and how to spot them. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks worldwide.
September 6, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityWordPress Plugin Leaves Sites Vulnerable
Researchers at Defiant authored the popular Wordfence security solution for WordPress users and they have detected a massive campaign that has seen hackers actively scanning for websites employing the Kaswara Modern WPBakery Page Builder plugin.
September 6, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Use 3D Models In Your Slides
POWERPOINT: Use 3D models in your slides
September 6, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsTechnology Advances With Speech-Recognition Via AI Technology
If you haven't heard of the UK startup Speechmatics, it may come as a surprise to learn that the company may be on its way to becoming a globally recognized brand.
September 5, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Apps Are Being Tested For Kiosk Mode
There's interesting news in the world of Windows 11 development. Microsoft recently began testing a new Kiosk feature that will enable IT administrators to limit which applications users can use while logged into their user profiles, blocking all other functionalities.
September 3, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySkimmers Are Stealing Credit Card Information From US Restaurants
If you eat out or are in the habit of ordering take-out on a regular basis, be aware.
September 2, 2022 2 min -
Cybersecurity3 Times Businesses Were Denied Cyber Insurance Payouts
Cyber insurance is a type of insurance that protects businesses from financial losses that can result from a cyberattack. While it’s an essential tool for businesses of all sizes, there are some facts you should be aware of before purchasing a policy.
September 2, 2022 4 min -
Industry InsightsNvidia Leads Quantum Computing Innovation With New Platform
Quantum computing is on the horizon. Unfortunately, it's been on the horizon for at least two decades. It's one of those technologies that's always "just around the corner."
September 1, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Stop The Pings With Do Not Disturb Mode
TEAMS: Stop the pings with Do Not Disturb mode
September 1, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityLarge Scale Okta Phishing Campaign Targets Many Organizations
According to ongoing research by Group-IB, a massive phishing campaign is currently underway.
August 31, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHow To Find Your Passwords (And Never Need To Reset Them Again)
There are two types of people…which one are you?
August 30, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityHow Often Do You Need To Train Employees On Cybersecurity Awareness?
You’ve just completed your annual phishing training where you teach employees how to spot phishing emails. You’re feeling good about it, until about 5-6 months later when your company suffers a costly ransomware infection because someone clicked on a phishing link.
August 30, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityHealthcare Data Breach Exposes 1.3 Million Patients
Do you make use of the "MyChart" portal to refill prescriptions, contact your healthcare providers or make appointments?
August 30, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityDo You Unknowingly Use A Dangerous Browser Extension?
Browser extensions can significantly boost our productivity. They allow you to customize your browser for a more personalized experience. But… how do you know if those extensions are safe to use? Millions of people have unknowingly downloaded a malicious browser extension that contains malware or adware. In this video, we discuss the risks to productivity and security and the ways to safeguard your company.
August 30, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityLastPass Has Been Hacked
Using different passwords on every website and storing them in a secure password manager is a standard best practice in data security. It's generally good advice, but what happens when the makers of password vaults get hacked?
August 29, 2022 2 min -
Cybersecurity3 Types of Cyber Insurance You Need to Know About
As the world becomes more digitized and cybercrime increases, the need for cyber insurance is something businesses should not overlook. If your company handles, transmits or stores sensitive data, you need to know about cyber insurance.
August 29, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityNew Tools Available With Kali Linux 2022.3
Do you have the Kali Linux distribution running on one of the machines you own? If you're not sure what that is, then you almost certainly don't. Kali is a Linux distro used mostly by "ethical hackers" who use it mainly to perform security audits, cybersecurity research, penetration testing and the like.
August 27, 2022 2 min
