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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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CybersecurityEverything You Need to Know About the Pepsi Data Breach
Hackers need less than a minute to perform a successful data breach. It will be over before you can even finish your cup of coffee. Unfortunately, it can take companies several weeks to realize they were the victim of a malware attack. That's what happened to Pepsi Bottling Ventures.
March 3, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMinimizing Cyber Supply Chain Risks through Effective Vendor Selection
As a business owner, it's crucial to prioritize the security of your supply chain and choose vendors that are committed to implementing best-in-class defense measures. This is because supply chain attacks can exploit weaknesses within your supply chain to infiltrate systems and cause harm to your business and reputation.
February 21, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityIndigo Books & Music suffered a cyberattack, likely lost “millions” in sales
Indigo Books & Music, Canada's largest bookstore chain, was hit by a cyberattack Feb 8., forcing the company to make the website unavailable and accept only cash payments.
February 17, 2023 2 min -
CybersecuritySchools in Arizona and Massachusetts Most Recent Victims of Cyberattacks
Schools in Tucson, AZ, and Nantucket, MA, became the most recent targets of cyberattacks within hours of each other during the last week of January. The two attacks appear to be unrelated.
February 16, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityRecent T-Mobile Data Breach Affects Google Fi Customers
Google Fi users have received emails regarding a recent data breach at T-Mobile. From November 2022 through January 2023, hackers were able to obtain unauthorized access to data for 37 million T-Mobile customers. Google Fi, a wireless plan, uses T-Mobile networks to provide wireless service to customers. Google Fi wireless plan users also had information stolen, a side effect of using T-Mobile’s 5G network.
February 15, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsTop 3 Supply Chain Risk Misconceptions
Supply chain attacks are a primary concern for businesses nowadays. With technology becoming increasingly advanced, businesses like yours must ensure there are no vulnerabilities in the supply chain.
February 13, 2023 3 min -
Cybersecurity5 Ways Managed IT Services Can Benefit Your Business
Companies may benefit from a variety of services that a managed IT provider can offer, including higher productivity, cost savings, enhanced cybersecurity, and access to professional advice. These services can aid businesses in operating more effectively, reducing IT expenses, enhancing cybersecurity, and gaining access to professional advice. Managed IT services may be tailored to fit the particular needs of different organizations.
February 8, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks
There are many benefits digital transformation has brought to businesses like yours, such as easier inventory management and order processing. However, it does make organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. A breach occurring anywhere in your supply chain could have severe repercussions for your business. So, how can you protect your business from these threats?
February 6, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityGive Your Business The Protection It Needs With Cyber Insurance
Being at risk for cyber-attacks is a growing concern among small-business owners. Cybercriminals often target small businesses because they hold sensitive information and have weaker security infrastructures than larger businesses. For this reason and more, it should be no surprise that 88% of small-business owners feel vulnerable to a cyber-attack, according to a recent survey.
January 31, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityThe Benefits of a VPN for Your Business
VPNs, or virtual private networks, have grown in popularity recently as more people recognize the need for internet privacy and security. A VPN is a software that encrypts your internet connection, making it difficult for anyone to intercept your data and track your online activities.
January 28, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityRecommended Best Practices to Reduce Cyber Supply Chain Risks
What exactly is a supply chain attack and how does it impact your organization? A supply chain attack is a type of cyberattack that targets an organization’s external suppliers and vendors. This can have significant consequences for the organization, such as financial losses, damage to reputation and costly recovery efforts.
January 27, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityData Breach at GoTo: Encrypted Customer Information Compromised
On January 23, 2023, GoTo released a statement detailing an update to the ongoing data breach investigation. Business owners should pay attention to this incident and its implications for their security practices.
January 26, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityPayPal Hack: 35,000 Accounts Compromised in Credential Stuffing Attack
On December 20, 2022, PayPal, one of the most widely used online payment platforms, confirmed that 35,000 users' accounts had been compromised due to a security breach. An unauthorized party viewed and potentially obtained some personal information of PayPal customers between December 6, 2022, and December 8, 2022. As soon as PayPal identified the breach, the company immediately took steps to protect affected customers and notified law enforcement.
January 25, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityT-Mobile Data Breach Impacts Millions
The mobile phone provider recently announced that a data breach had impacted 37 million T-Mobile accounts. In a Form 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, T-Mobile said they realized an authorized entity obtained data via a single API on January 5, 2023. Unlike other data breach cases where customer data is sometimes preserved, the hackers have stolen personal customer data, such as credit card information. The compromised information contains some clients' credentials, names, phone numbers, addresses, and billing information. T-Mobile tries to make things sound not as bad...
January 23, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityLCBO Shuts Down Their Website and Mobile App After Finding Malicious Credit Card Skimmer Script Within their Site
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), a Canadian government enterprise and the country's largest beverage alcohol retailer, revealed that unknown attackers had breached its website to inject malicious code designed to steal customer and credit card information at check-out. LCBO revealed that third-party forensic investigators found a credit card stealing script that was active on its website for five days. LCBO said that customers who provided personal information on its check-out pages and proceeded to its payment page on LCBO.com between January 5, 2023, and January 10, 2023, may have...
January 19, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityCredential Stuffing Attack Strikes Norton LifeLock
Norton LifeLock, a leading provider of identity protection and cybersecurity services, recently experienced a data breach caused by a credential stuffing attack.
January 19, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCisco Issues Warning on Security Flaws in Routers
A recent report by Cisco revealed some of its routers were prone to several security flaws. As a result, business owners and their IT staff should pay close attention to the security of their networks to determine the appropriate course of action. Due to their high potential for cybersecurity attacks, end-of-life devices are particularly concerned.
January 18, 2023 2 min -
Managed ITThe 8 Key Mistakes That Can Cripple Your Business Continuity Plan
The only way to continue your operations in case of setbacks is to enforce a well-thought-out business continuity plan. However, you’ll need to avoid several mistakes when developing your strategy.
January 13, 2023 5 min -
Managed ITDid You Know Hardware and Software Expire Too?
We are all aware of the term “use by date.” It is regularly used when talking about food and medications and refers to the date after which the product is no longer safe to consume. However, did you know that your software and hardware can expire too?
December 30, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsTips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software developers began creating apps for those phones. Over time, mobile device use has overtaken desktop use at work.
December 29, 2022 4 min
