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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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CybersecuritySmall Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones
Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business?
September 14, 2022 5 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
CybersecurityHow an IT Service Provider Can Help With Cyber Insurance
When looking for cyber insurance for your small business, you may find it hard to navigate technology and insurance jargon. There are even different types of cyber coverage and you might not be sure what you need because you’re not a cybersecurity expert. Plus, once you do have coverage, there’s always the risk of not receiving a payout in the event of an incident if you didn’t meet your policy’s requirements.
August 26, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityDon't Fall for These Cyber Insurance Myths
As the world increasingly moves online, so do the risks to our businesses. Cyber insurance is one way to help your business recover following a cyber-attack. It covers financial losses caused by events such as data breaches, cyber theft, ransomware and more.
August 26, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityTwilio Data Breach Happened Via Employee Smishing
Twilio is the Cloud Communications Company. They are the latest to fall victim to a data breach.
August 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityOpenSea Warns Users Of Phishing Attacks From Data Breach
Are you a fan of NFTs? If so, you've probably heard of OpenSea, which is the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens.
August 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy Your Business Needs to Prepare for Cyber Incidents
As the world becomes more digital, so do the risks of conducting business online. Cyber incidents can happen to any business, regardless of size or industry, and can have serious consequences.
July 29, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityBalancing a Proactive and Reactive Approach to Cyber Incidents
A cyber incident is a type of security event that can harm a business like yours. Ranging from data breaches and system failures to malware attacks and phishing scams, these incidents can hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
July 28, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityOne Of The Largest US Banks Discloses Data Breach
Do you have an account with Michigan-based Flagstar Bank? As one of the largest banks in the United States, it's quite possible that you do.
July 26, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityCyber Incident Prevention Best Practices for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you may think you are “too small” to be the target of cybercrime because you aren’t a large, multimillion-dollar company. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Although the media mainly focuses on attacks on big businesses, small businesses are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals.
July 26, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityData Breach Hits One Of America’s Largest Healthcare Providers
Do you receive healthcare of any kind from Kaiser Permanente? If so, be aware that they recently published a data breach notification indicating that an unidentified attacker accessed an email account that contained personal health information on April 5th, 2022.
July 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySome Employees Won’t Stop Using Apps Banned By Their IT Department
How concerned is your company's team about cyber security? Your people are most likely concerned. However, many employees are not.
July 9, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityMedical Service Provider Data Breach Affects 2 Million Users
Depending on where you live, you may have received medical care from the Shields Health Care Group (Shields), or from a provider associated with them.
July 1, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMillions Of MySQL Server Users’ Data Found On The Internet
Do you maintain a MySQL server? If so, you're certainly not alone. What you may not know is that according to research conducted by The Shadowserver Foundation, (a cybersecurity research group) there are literally millions of MySQL servers visible on the internet that shouldn't be. In all, the group found more than 3.6 million MySQL servers visible on the web and using the default port, TCP port 3306.
June 28, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITNeed More Reliable IT Services for Your Business?
One of the biggest challenges that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face is how to use their limited resources most effectively. Every decision, from what products or services to offer to how to market and sell them, has to be made to protect their bottom line.
June 25, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsHow to Build Trust Using Your SMB’s Technology
Technology can be a daunting investment for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Between the initial cost and the time and effort it takes to maintain and keep up with technology, it’s little wonder why so many SMBs are hesitant to invest in it.
June 15, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsDon't Let Lack of Trust Derail Your Business
Trust can make or break a business
May 30, 2022 1 min
