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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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Technology TrendsIs This the Ultimate Browser for Business?
It’ll come as no surprise, but Microsoft has yet more exciting news for us. Sometimes we wonder if they allow their employees to sleep!
August 3, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityBoost Your Security: Be Aware of Third-Party Cookie Risks
In the online world, cookies are not tasty treats. "Third-party cookies" can cause damage. These cookies are data bits stored on your computer by a site different from your browsing site. These cookies can track what you do across many websites. Cookies can create security risks for businesses.
August 3, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityBalancing Security and Operational Needs Strengthens Industrial Remote Access
Even if a team doesn't work from home, they still need to be able to access their employee accounts from home. The owners of businesses prioritize improving industrial remote access so that their workers can be flexible and productive while keeping the company's digital infrastructure safe. When you find a good balance between security and freedom, your system will be less likely to be hacked, and your business will grow.
August 2, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityProtecting Your Business: Preventing and Detecting Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is malware that accesses your network and locks you out of your system. It steals important data and files, locks them, and demands payment in exchange. Preventing and detecting ransomware attacks protects your business, digital assets, and staff from these subtle threats.
July 31, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityDon’t Sabotage Employee Cybersecurity Training With These Common Mistakes
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, employee cybersecurity training is crucial. It acts as the frontline defence against cyberattacks, empowering your workforce to identify and mitigate potential threats. However, to ensure the effectiveness of your training program, you should take all the steps necessary to avoid common mistakes that can undermine your efforts.
July 31, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsPrepare Your Kids For A Successful School Year Tech Tips To Maximize Learning Potential
Back-to-school season has finally arrived, and it won’t be long before our kids are back in the classroom, learning all sorts of different subjects. Although it’s an exciting time for our kids, this transition back to school is often difficult. Many of them enjoy summer more than any other time of year because they get more freedom to participate in their favorite activities. When school starts, they have additional responsibilities to keep up with to ensure future success.
July 31, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityWhich Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?
Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of attack.
July 28, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityThe Role of Software Updates in Keeping Your Business Running Smoothly
You may believe software updates are only intended to resolve bugs or add new features, but they have far more benefits for your business. They improve the compatibility and performance of your computer systems and, most importantly, strengthen your defenses against cyber threats.
July 27, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityScary Stat: 87% of Businesses Hit by This in the Last Year
You may think that cyber attacks only happen to large corporations. But unfortunately, that's not the case.
July 27, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityRemote Work Cybersecurity Risks: Safeguarding Your Business in the Digital Era
With the new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic came the remote work boom. Teleworking brings with it benefits like improved productivity and flexibility. However, it also presents cybersecurity risks.
July 26, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityWindows Update Ransomware
When you see a Windows update, you anticipate a security improvement, not a threat. However, a sneaky extortion scam disguised as a Windows update page has recently appeared.
July 25, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityStrengthening Cybersecurity Defenses in Real-Time
Cyberattacks are a big business problem and can occur when you least expect them. Strengthening cybersecurity defenses in real-time offers a modern way to protect your business and its digital assets.
July 20, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityThis is the Latest Trend in Phishing Attacks
Have you ever heard the expression "a picture is worth a thousand words"? It appears that cyber thieves have as well, and they're taking advantage of it.
July 19, 2023 3 min -
Managed ITHow to Create an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business
A solid disaster recovery plan for businesses is essential in today’s tech-focused world. Without one, companies risk their reputation, customers’ personal information, and profits in the wake of an unpredictable event that takes servers and systems offline.
July 19, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityProtect Your Business: Getting to Know the Top Software Threats
MITRE, a leading organization in the field of security, recently shared its list of top software threats for 2023. The top spots remain occupied by the same software bugs as last year.
July 17, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Fool Multi-Factor Authentication
In the world of cybersecurity, change is the only constant. For many business owners, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been the go-to option for extra security. But hackers today are more ingenious, working around the old systems that used to stop them. New tricks are emerging to get business data and customers’ sensitive information. MFA remains an essential to online security, but hackers are figuring out ways to bypass it.
July 15, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsWhy Your Business Needs a Knowledge Management System
What if you could download and store industry-related knowledge from each employee at your business? A knowledge management system (KMS) does just that. It streamlines the way businesses organize and share their collective knowledge for current and new employees to easily access and utilize while carrying out their responsibilities.
July 14, 2023 3 min -
Business Operations5 Essential Tech Tools To Grow Your Business And 2 You Should NOT Waste Your Money On
Growing your business involves learning how to make money and hang on to it responsibly. When you’re in the weeds, it’s easy to think that a fancy piece of well-marketed software could help dig your way out. That’s usually not the case, and you’ll likely end up paying for software that you dont need and barely use, and that burns through your bank account.
July 14, 2023 5 min -
Managed ITOld OS, New Risks: The Implications of Firefox’s 115 Update for Businesses
When running a business, you have to keep your technology up-to-date. That includes the programs running on your computers. Mozilla Firefox has a new update called Firefox 115. This update doesn't support older operating systems like Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and some macOS versions. You could face big risks online if your business still uses these old operating systems.
July 13, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityPrivacy Alert: Change This Setting in Edge, Now
Don't get us wrong: we adore Microsoft Edge (and believe you will as well), but something recently came to our attention that we wanted to share.
July 13, 2023 2 min
