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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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CybersecurityHow to Stop Insider Threats: Defending Your Digital Fort
In an era where data is often considered more valuable than gold, the specter of insider attacks looms large over businesses worldwide. Insider threats, perpetrated by individuals with legitimate access to a company's network and sensitive data, pose a formidable challenge to even the most advanced cybersecurity measures. These threats often arise from authorized logins or connections, and they can quietly bypass traditional security defenses that are primarily designed to thwart external intruders. The inherent danger lies in the fact that insiders are already within the organization's...
October 25, 2023 4 min -
Business OperationsHow Social Media Misuse Can Harm Your Business
Social media has significantly transformed the way we communicate and do business. However, this growing popularity also comes with potential risks that could cause harm to businesses like yours.
October 16, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityDefending Business Operations: The Power of Reliable Backup
Businesses rely on a vast network of technology to grow, operate, and achieve their goals. Are you aware of what could happen if your network doesn’t have a consistent process to handle its data backup and recovery needs? The problems go well beyond accidental deletions or targeted cybersecurity attacks wiping out some information.
October 12, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityNew Cyberthreat: ZenRAT Malware Poses Risk to Business Owners
This new strain of malware is dangerous for small businesses and large enterprises alike—learn more here.
October 11, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy Cybersecurity Compliance Doesn’t Belong In The IT Department’s Hands
What if you discovered that all of the hard work, investments and time you’ve put into growing your business is at risk due to a failure of your outsourced IT company, or possibly even your well-meaning (but overburdened) IT department? If you were exposed to that level of risk, wouldn’t you want someone to tell you about it?
October 3, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityA Deep Dive Into Phishing Scams
Phishing scams remain one of the most prevalent and successful types of cyberattacks today, so being aware of the danger they pose to businesses like yours is extremely crucial. Your business could easily be the next victim if you don't clearly understand how threat actors leverage phishing emails.
September 29, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityBeware of This Microsoft Teams Phishing Campaign
Many people trust the contacts in their Microsoft Teams profiles and may immediately click any link they receive from what they think is a trusted contact. Hackers can exploit this trust by developing profiles almost identical to departments within their targets’ employment framework. Using these compromised accounts, hackers can send malicious software and put your business at risk.
September 28, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityHow To Stay Safe and Secure From VPN Security Threats
Virtual private networks (VPNs) offer a safe path through the digital landscape. VPNs make a secure tunnel that encodes your information. This encryption protects details like what websites you visit or which apps you use. However, recent reports have shown that some VPNs need to be safer.
September 14, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityThis Cyber Threat Is Targeting Cisco VPNs To Attack Businesses
Attention all businesses! A cyber threat specifically targeting Cisco VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) has managed to infiltrate secure business systems, putting their sensitive information and financial assets in jeopardy. Ransomware deployed by members of Akira heightens the looming threat.
September 13, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsWhat Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more.
September 5, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityVPN Security Tips for Your Business
Virtual private networks (VPNs) offer a safe path through the digital landscape. VPNs make a secure tunnel and that encodes your information. This encryption protects details like what websites you visit or which apps you use. However, recent reports have shown that some VPNs need to be safer.
August 24, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHow Often Do You Need To Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness
You’ve completed your annual phishing training. This includes teaching employees how to spot phishing emails. You’re feeling good about it. That is until about 5-6 months later. Your company suffers a costly ransomware infection due to a click on a phishing link.
August 15, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityData Loss Disasters Come in Many Forms
Data loss disasters come in many forms, ranging from full-scale natural calamities to cyberattacks and even simple human errors. Disasters can bring businesses to a grinding halt. Apart from financial and reputational damage, failing to protect valuable data can also result in expensive lawsuits.
August 12, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWarning: The Hole In Your Cyber-Insurance Policy That Could Result In Your Claim Being Denied Coverage
You’ve all heard the stats – small businesses are the #1 target for cybercriminals because they’re easy targets, with a recent article in Security Magazine reporting that nearly two-thirds (63%) of small businesses have experienced a cyber-attack and 58% an actual breach. But what many still don’t understand (or simply don’t appreciate) is how much a cyber-attack can cost you.
August 9, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityHow to Simplify and Strengthen Your Data Security
One of the biggest threats businesses face today is unauthorized data access. There are many ways for hackers to get in and steal valuable data. It’s your job to make it as hard for them as possible. Here are some strategies to make your data security more robust and straightforward.
August 8, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityYour Personal Titanic Moment
On a recent interview about the Titan sub catastrophe, director of the movie Titanic James Cameron, who has made 33 successful dives to the Titanic wreckage site, pointed out that this tragedy is eerily similar to the 1912 Titanic disaster: the captain of the 1912 RMS Titanic was repeatedly warned about ice ahead of his ship, yet he plowed ahead at full speed into an ice field on a moonless night, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 innocent souls.
August 3, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityProtecting Your Business: Preventing and Detecting Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is malware that accesses your network and locks you out of your system. It steals important data and files, locks them, and demands payment in exchange. Preventing and detecting ransomware attacks protects your business, digital assets, and staff from these subtle threats.
July 31, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWhich Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?
Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of attack.
July 28, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityScary Stat: 87% of Businesses Hit by This in the Last Year
You may think that cyber attacks only happen to large corporations. But unfortunately, that's not the case.
July 27, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityWindows Update Ransomware
When you see a Windows update, you anticipate a security improvement, not a threat. However, a sneaky extortion scam disguised as a Windows update page has recently appeared.
July 25, 2023 2 min
