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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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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 -
CybersecurityCyber Incident Response 101 for Small Businesses
Imagine it's the end of a long workday and you're ready to head home for the evening. However, just as you're about to leave, you find out your email credentials have been hacked and critical data has been stolen from your business. As a small business, you may have to deal with similar scenarios caused by phishing attacks, ransomware, malware or any other security threat.
July 27, 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 -
CybersecurityYou Need To Be Aware Of This If Any Of Your Employees Work Remotely
Only half of businesses have cloud-based cyber security protection that protects their employees regardless of where they work. And yet three-quarters of businesses now have employees who work outside the office on a regular basis.
July 15, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityHow To Protect Your Company With Cybersecurity Awareness
These days, companies spend significant sums of money to protect themselves from cyber criminals. The threat matrix is vast, and attacks can come from almost any quarter. That is why many companies not only spend heavily on antivirus software, but also on a wide range of tools that IT security professionals can leverage to intercept attacks "at the gates" and prevent attackers from ever breaching their defenses.
July 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityIs Starbucks The Biggest Danger For Your Business?
For a long time, Starbucks has called itself the ‘Third Place,’ which they defined as the place between home and work.
July 12, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMassive Phishing Attack Scammed Millions Of Facebook Messenger Users
According to research conducted by the cybersecurity firm PIXM, there is a massive phishing campaign that peaked in April and May of this year (2022) and it is still ongoing.
July 8, 2022 2 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 -
Industry InsightsHow GTA and Simcoe County Professional Services Firms and Construction Companies Can Quickly Eliminate Tech Problems in Their Office
Now more than ever, we depend on technology to run our business (and our lives). When the "internet goes down," most businesses are at a standstill until they are back online, costing thousands in lost productivity and sales.
June 29, 2022 3 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 -
CybersecurityUpdate VMWare Apps Now For Critical Security Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory that serves as a stark warning.
June 10, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsDon't Let Lack of Trust Derail Your Business
Trust can make or break a business
May 30, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsThe Case for Trust-Building as a Small Business (It’s Not Just for Enterprises)
There is a strong connection between trust and prosperity. In fact, when trust levels are high, businesses tend to grow faster. According to McKinsey and Company, Harvard Business Review, Forrester Research and many other reputable organizations, trust is the connecting fabric upon which innovation and business success are built.
May 28, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityLinkedIn Now The Most Spoofed Website For Phishing Emails
Considered to be social media for professionals, LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for millions of people all over the world and a great way to make a wide range of professional connections.
May 10, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Will Soon Get New Security Features
If you're a member of the Windows Insiders group, you may already be aware of this. If you missed the company's announcement be on the lookout for some new security improvements in upcoming releases.
May 2, 2022 2 min -
Cybersecurity12 Password Best Practices
With the business world heavily reliant on digitalization in this day and age, the use of technology in your organization is unavoidable. Although technology can undeniably give your business an advantage in increasingly competitive markets, there are many troublesome areas to keep an eye on. This is why interest in cybersecurity has risen in recent years.
April 27, 2022 4 min
