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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 -
Managed ITWhy Use A Local Backup?
Why Is Onsite Backup Important The primary advantage to a Local ONSITE backup server is SPEED. Today's networks operate at gigabit speeds, which are lighting fast compared to the speed of your internet connection. As such, doing things such as bare-metal-restores or large file backups can be expedited by running over your local network vs. your internet connection.
April 28, 2020 1 min -
Managed ITWhat Is A Complete Backup Solution?
A complete backup solution consists of two key components:
April 15, 2020 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Quickly Shift To A Work-From-Home Business Model To Maximize Productivity In Today’s Coronavirus Environment
As a business owner today, you are now facing unprecedented challenges to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. You are asked to self-isolate and practice social distancing to “flatten the curve.” You are asked to allow your employees to work from home to reduce possible exposure and slow the spread of COVID-19.
March 25, 2020 4 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 -
Business Operations5 Steps To Rise Above The Fear Of COVID-19 And Focus On Growing Your Business
In a matter of just a few short weeks, we have gone from living how we’ve always lived to changing just about everything we do. Schools are out for weeks if not months. Cruises have stopped sailing, and air transportation may be next. Bars and restaurants are closing, sporting events are nonexistent and so many people are now unemployed. If you watch the news or follow social media and see the number of infected keep rising, you can’t help but wonder when (or if) life will return to normal. As a result of these unprecedented life changes in such a short amount of time, so many people today are...
March 25, 2020 4 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 -
Business OperationsTop Strategies I Learned To Fight Off Complacency And Get Out Of My Comfort Zone
Jesse Itzler is a man of many talents. He spoke at a recent conference this past fall and brought a lot of great business insight with him. Itzler got his start as a rapper in the early ’90s. He worked with artists including Tone Lōc, wrote a song that made it to the Billboard Hot 100 (“Shake It Like A White Girl”) and wrote and sang the New York Knicks theme song, “Go NY Go.” He then went on to write the theme songs for over 50 other professional sports teams.
January 4, 2020 5 min
