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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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CybersecurityEverest Hackers Claim Massive Under Armour Data Heist
In the latest news that has security teams scrambling to shore up their defenses, the Everest ransomware group posted a threat notice on its dark leak site involving global sportswear giant Under Armour. The group claims to have stolen “millions of personal data,” along with internal company files, and even posted samples to prove it.
December 15, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityRansomware’s Benchmark Test You Must Avoid Passing
If you’ve ever assumed cybercriminals launch an attack and hope for the best, think again. The newest twist in the Kraken ransomware campaign shows attackers are now “testing the waters” before they go all in.
December 12, 2025 3 min -
Industry InsightsCloudflare Explains Outage, Dismisses Hack Concerns
On November 18, 2025, Cloudflare suffered what turned out to be its worst global outage since 2019. For over three hours, large portions of the internet, including e-commerce sites, SaaS tools, and even some banks, slowed to a crawl or just didn’t work. If your business depends on Cloudflare for DNS, CDN, or security, you probably noticed customers refreshing pages or pinging your team, wanting to know what was going on.
December 10, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityUrgent Chrome Update: Zero-Day Exploit Patched
When Google drops an emergency security update, it’s never just routine housekeeping. Earlier this month, the company patched a Chrome zero-day exploit, a serious flaw that hackers were already abusing out in the wild.
December 9, 2025 3 min -
Industry InsightsHow a $5K IT Grant Can Save Your Production Line
Manufacturers often focus on keeping machines running, but slow tech support and unsecured systems can quietly drain thousands every year. MYDWARE is offering a $5,000 IT grant for GTA and Simcoe County manufacturers with 9–99 employees to identify gaps and protect digital operations.
December 9, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHow 80% of Ransomware is Now AI-Powered
If you think cyberattacks are just human hackers sitting at keyboards, think again. Most attacks today are orchestrated by artificial intelligence, striking faster and more efficiently than any person could.
December 9, 2025 2 min -
CybersecurityBrowser Security Report Exposes Hidden Risks for Enterprises
If you thought your company’s biggest cybersecurity headaches involved phishing emails or ransomware, think again. A brand-new Browser Security Report 2025 from security company LayerX just dropped some information that many security leaders weren’t expecting. The majority of today’s nastiest identity, SaaS, and AI-related risks don’t sneak in through the firewall. Instead, they actually hide in plain sight inside your employees’ browsers.
December 2, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Tightens AI Security With Private Compute Launch
Although many companies are embracing the power of AI, many still have major concerns about data protection and privacy. Cloud-based tools can make quick work of tasks that once took hours to complete, but when they involve sharing sensitive information, users risk data falling into the wrong hands.
December 1, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCanadian Small Businesses on Alert After New Ransomware Discovery
When was the last time you asked yourself, “What would happen if my business suddenly lost access to every file, invoice, and client record?”
November 24, 2025 3 min -
Industry InsightsThe Manufacturing IT Survival Guide: How to Eliminate Downtime and Protect Production Line
Discover how GTA & Simcoe manufacturers can prevent downtime, secure their IT, and boost efficiency with expert strategies and a FREE IT assessment.
November 22, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHow Holiday Scammers Trick Businesses Into Fake Donations
The holidays are a time for giving — and for scammers, that’s an open invitation. When generosity peaks, so does deception. Fraudsters thrive during the holidays, preying on good intentions with fake charities and donation schemes that look painfully real.
November 18, 2025 4 min -
CybersecurityInterlock Ransomware Is Escalating, So Protect Your Systems Now
In the ever-evolving world of cybercrime, one name has rapidly climbed the ranks: Interlock Ransomware. Typically brushed off as just another mid-tier credential stealer, Interlock has morphed into something far more dangerous.
November 8, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityGmail Adds Encryption for Emails Beyond Your Organization
The FBI reports that phishing emails compromise hundreds of thousands of business accounts every year, and Google is responding with a security tool that can actually stem the tide of dangerous messages: Gmail email encryption for messages that your people send outside of your organization. In short, you can now safely send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) emails from your Gmail accounts to recipients using other providers, like Outlook or Yahoo.
November 3, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityBusinesses Paying Ransom Still Lose Their Data
Few things cause a business owner to panic like ransomware. And when systems freeze, files lock, and the business grinds to a halt, paying the ransom feels like the only way out. But new research shows that paying up doesn’t guarantee anything, especially not the safe return of your data.
November 1, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCanada’s New AI Safety Rules: What SMBs Must Know in 2025
Artificial intelligence is moving fast—and not always in safe directions. While AI is helping small and medium-sized businesses in the GTA and Simcoe County work smarter, hackers are also weaponizing these tools to launch faster and more convincing cyberattacks. That’s why Canada has launched the AI Safety Institute, setting new national standards to protect SMBs from risky or unstable AI systems.
October 30, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Scary Truth About Insider Risk in Small Businesses
Quick question: Do you know exactly who in your business can access sensitive files right now? If the answer is no, you’re not alone—and that’s a serious cybersecurity risk.
October 21, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityGold Salem Ransomware Sparks Growing Security Fears
In March, nobody had heard of Gold Salem Ransomware. By September, at least 60 organizations worldwide were more than just a little familiar with this ransomware operation. It has progressed rapidly enough to concern even seasoned threat researchers.
October 17, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHow AI Chatbots Are Writing Phishing Emails You Can’t Spot
Phishing scams aren’t new, but 2025 has introduced a dangerous twist: hackers are now using AI chatbots to write emails that sound exactly like real people. These messages are polished, professional, and far harder to spot than the sloppy scams we used to laugh off.
October 14, 2025 2 min -
CybersecurityPhishing Scam Alert: Cybercriminals Hack Apple Calendar Invites
What would you do if a single digital calendar invite could jeopardize your entire establishment? A phishing scam in Apple Calendar invites is on the rise, and it's as sneaky as it is dangerous. Keep reading to learn more.
October 8, 2025 3 min -
Cybersecurity3 Reasons Why SMBs Can’t Survive 2025 Without AI Cybersecurity
Cybercrime isn’t slowing down—in fact, 40% of all attacks in 2025 are hitting small and mid-sized Canadian businesses. For many in the GTA and Simcoe County, that means hackers see you as an easy target.
October 6, 2025 2 min
