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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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CybersecurityIs Your Identity Safe? Battling AI Deepfake Threats
As technology advances, so do hackers' techniques for breaching organizations. Case in point: The rapid expansion of AI has given threat actors a simple, inexpensive, and wildly effective means of tricking individuals into giving up sensitive information.
December 28, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityChoosing the Right AI Security Solution
What does it take to keep your establishment’s AI systems protected? This technology streamlines processes through behavioral analysis, chatbots, and predictive analytics, but it has vulnerabilities. Discover how you can address them through proper AI security.
December 27, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityBuilding the Ultimate Cybersecurity Ecosystem for Resilience
What would happen to your establishment if it suffered a data breach? Any business owner should have this concern. A cybersecurity ecosystem with many layers of protection is more important than ever.
December 26, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Cyberattack That 87.4% Of SMB Owners Fall For
Email is an indispensable tool for small and medium-sized businesses in the GTA and Simcoe County. However, with its widespread use comes the increased risk of cyber threats. Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have become one of the most significant dangers facing organizations today. These attacks target businesses of all sizes, exploiting trust and authority to steal sensitive information or financial assets.
December 25, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityMassive Cyberattack Exposes Tons of Sensitive Data
Are your establishment’s digital defenses strong enough to withstand a cyberattack? With Landmark Admin’s recent data breach making headlines, it’s a question you can’t ignore. Keep reading to learn more.
December 25, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsSolving the AI Skills Shortage
As organizations use artificial intelligence for data-driven decision-making, automation improvements, better efficiency, and enhanced innovation, many find that there aren’t enough skilled professionals to build the necessary infrastructure and leverage it to its full advantage. The explosive growth of AI means that demand for individuals with skills in data science, network design, and management is outpacing the supply, with no signs of abating.
December 24, 2024 3 min -
Cybersecurity4 Signs Of Leaked SIN And What To Do Next
Protecting sensitive information, such as Social Insurance Numbers (SINs), is critical for both individuals and businesses. For small and medium-sized businesses in the GTA and Simcoe County, the exposure of SINs can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and reputational damage. Whether it’s an individual’s personal data or sensitive client information, ensuring strong cybersecurity measures is essential to avoid serious consequences.
December 23, 2024 4 min -
CybersecurityAddressing the Cybersecurity Skills Crisis
Protecting your company’s network against ever-evolving threats is a priority. Still, the ongoing cybersecurity skills crisis presents challenges beyond staying ahead of threat actors and malware. Is your company among the majority with open cybersecurity positions? Do you worry about whether your defenses are adequate to stop an attack?
December 19, 2024 3 min -
Business Operations7 Tech Secret Big Corporations Do Every End Of The Year
Keeping your technology up-to-date is essential for any business looking to boost productivity, maintain competitiveness, and ensure daily operations run smoothly. As the year comes to an end, it’s the perfect time to evaluate whether your technology is helping or hindering your business. A strategic tech refresh can set you up for greater efficiency and success in the New Year.
December 18, 2024 4 min -
CybersecurityEmpower Your Team with Cybersecurity Best Practices Training
Your business’s IT team has an in-depth understanding of the threats that face your corporate network every day and the behaviors and practices that increase the risk of a devastating cyber incident. Your other teams, most of whom simply log into their workstations every day without much thought of what’s lurking beyond the screen, do not have as much insight.
December 18, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityBelieving These 5 Risk Assessment Myths Could Cost Your Business
Risk assessments are a critical part of protecting your business, yet many small and medium-sized business owners in the GTA and Simcoe County are held back by misconceptions. Believing myths about cybersecurity can leave your business vulnerable to devastating attacks.
December 18, 2024 3 min -
CloudThe Benefits of Edge Computing for Businesses
Imagine trying to upload or download something on or from your business website, but the completion bar hardly moves for minutes during the process. The first thing your employees may do is blame the Internet, but the real problem can lie in data processing speeds. The latter is more difficult to fix than connectivity issues. Still, the benefits of edge computing prove otherwise.
December 17, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsHow to Fix the Windows 11 File Explorer “See More” Menu Bug
If your business recently updated to version 24H2 of Windows 11, you might have encountered a frustrating glitch in File Explorer. This issue affects the "See More" menu, commonly accessed through the three-dot icon in the File Explorer interface. Instead of appearing below your mouse cursor, the menu unexpectedly jumps to the top of the screen or disappears entirely, especially when File Explorer is in full-screen mode.
December 17, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Benefits of Remote Browser Isolation
How does your organization handle online threats? Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) can positively transform how you safeguard digital assets. Err on the side of caution and learn more about this innovative approach.
December 16, 2024 3 min -
CloudNavigating Cloud Migration: Keys To Smooth Success
Are you prepared to future-proof your business? Consider multi-cloud migration. It streamlines many core operations and gives you an edge over the competition.
December 14, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsPrioritizing Email Security as SaaS Costs Surge
No one ever said running a business would be cheap. Still, with market inflation in recent years, business owners like you are seeing unprecedented surges in certain costs. As consumer inflation rates increase, so do tech prices, which have nearly quadrupled. Below, we’ll explain how organizations are fighting back by reassessing their need for email security and other SaaS applications.
December 13, 2024 3 min -
Managed ITTechnology: The Backbone of Effective Business Continuity Planning
Getting your business up and running is a challenge, especially when building a new brand from the ground up that must compete with similar long-standing companies. It would help if you advertised to get your target audience's attention and regularly track how your company is doing to ensure success. But when the unpredictable occurs, you must know technology's role in enhancing business continuity planning.
December 11, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityTravel Safely: Shielding Mobile Brands from Scams
Many people enjoy the convenience of mobile brands when planning vacations. Hackers have taken advantage of this to implement all sorts of travel-based scams. This is frightening both to consumers—who may find themselves facing financial and emotional repercussions—and business owners—who may lose customers because of these scams. Discover travel safety tips and cybersecurity best practices to protect your business and customers.
December 10, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityTop 5 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions You Surely Need
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, with new risks emerging that could significantly impact small and medium-sized businesses in the GTA and Simcoe County. From AI-driven attacks to the looming power of quantum computing, the cybersecurity landscape of 2025 will require businesses to adopt more advanced and proactive defenses.
December 10, 2024 4 min -
CybersecurityEx-Staff Logins Still Active? Here's 3 Security Risks You Can't Ignore!
When employees leave your business, disabling their access to company systems is often overlooked. While this task may seem minor, leaving ex-employee logins active can expose your business to major cybersecurity risks. Unused accounts become open doors for cybercriminals, insider threats, and even costly subscription fees if unmanaged services remain active.
December 10, 2024 3 min
