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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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CybersecurityCyber-Insurance Triggers Higher Ransom Demands
Could having cyber insurance make your establishment a bigger target for hackers? It’s a reality many companies are starting to confront. Keep reading to learn more.
May 16, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHidden Risks in Your Work Mobile Apps
If your business relies on mobile apps, you need to be aware of a growing risk that could put your entire enterprise in jeopardy: data leakage. All your work mobile apps, from remote collaboration tools to time tracking apps, could be exposing sensitive customer information, internal files, and even credentials that could unlock your entire system to unauthorized individuals without your knowledge.
May 10, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityIs Your Smartphone a Cybersecurity Risk?
Is your smartphone a cybersecurity risk for your business? It’s easy to overlook how much confidential information lives on your device.
May 6, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityTax Season Malware: Microsoft Issues Warning
How well can you and your staff detect cybersecurity threats? Microsoft reveals cybercriminals use tax-related lures to deceive companies and breach their systems. Read on and learn more about tax season malware.
May 3, 2025 3 min -
Technology TrendsTech Trends That Small Business Owners Can’t Ignore
Running a small or medium-sized business (SMB) has always been a challenge, but 2025 is bringing even bigger changes to the table.
April 29, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityWatch Out: Malicious PDFs Could Threaten Your Security
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of your trust in a widely used file format: PDFs.
April 25, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityAI-Generated Fake Reviews Are Everywhere—Is Internet Still Trustworthy?
Fake online reviews have been around for years, but AI has made them harder to spot and easier to mass-produce. Fraudsters are using AI-powered tools to generate thousands of fake reviews, making products and services appear more popular—or discrediting competitors.
April 21, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityShield Your Business From Growing Cyber Threats
In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity isn’t just another item to check off your to-do list. It’s the backbone of your business’s survival. Without it, it’s just a matter of time before something occurs that sends your company spiraling toward a disaster it might never recover from.
April 16, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCisco Smart Licensing Hit by Major Exploits
If you own a business, keeping your networks and data safe can feel like an endless game of Whack-a-Mole. Hackers never seem to rest, and this time, they’ve set their sights on the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU).
April 15, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityForget Ransomware—Hackers Are Extorting Businesses Instead
Think ransomware is bad? Hackers have found a new, even more ruthless way to hold businesses hostage—and it doesn’t involve encryption. It’s called data extortion, and it’s spreading fast.
April 14, 2025 4 min -
CybersecurityWhatsApp Patches Critical Spyware Security Flaw
If you or your employees use WhatsApp, you should be aware of a recent security vulnerability that could put your company at risk.
April 12, 2025 3 min -
CloudHow Cloud Computing Levels the Playing Field for Small Businesses
The days of large corporations maintaining a clear edge over small companies in terms of technology infrastructure are over. Cloud computing has become the great equalizer. It puts the same high-powered tools that Fortune 500 companies use right into the hands of small businesses — without the massive price tag.
April 10, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityBiometrics Strengthen Security in Passwordless Authentication
Passwords undoubtedly remain the weakest link in cybersecurity. Employees use easy-to-guess passwords or never change them, and hackers steal them using malware and phishing attacks. No wonder research from the access management company Okta reveals that more businesses are adopting biometrics to keep the bad guys out.
April 8, 2025 3 min -
Business OperationsDigital Literacy for Business Owners
Is your small business keeping up with the changes in today’s technological landscape? The importance of digital literacy is swiftly growing.
March 27, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy Cybersecurity Should Be a Priority for Every Business Owner
What would happen if hackers targeted your business today? Cyber threats are on the rise and can impact establishments of all sizes. Keep reading and learn why cybersecurity for business owners has become essential.
March 20, 2025 3 min -
Cybersecurity4 Challenges In Cybersecurity Every SMB Owner Faces and How to Beat It
No business is immune to cyber threats. Attack methods are evolving daily, and even a small oversight can expose your business to serious risks. Cyber resilience is no longer just about preventing attacks—it’s about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from them.
March 17, 2025 3 min -
Managed ITIf Your IT Support Can’t Fix These 10 Issues, It’s Time to Move On
Imagine walking into your office ready to start the day when suddenly, the internet crashes, e-mails stop working, and your team is left stranded. For many businesses, unexpected IT failures can lead to massive financial losses and hours of wasted productivity.
March 17, 2025 4 min -
CybersecurityNew Malware Discovered in Popular App Stores
The rules for downloading new applications for mobile devices seem simple: download apps from official platforms and avoid anything from an unknown source.
March 15, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityYouTube Security Flaw Could Have Exposed Billions of User Emails
Have you ever wondered how hackers get your email address? They use many tricky methods, but thanks to security researchers Brutecat and Nathan, they can't use your YouTube account to find them. The researchers notified Google that a YouTube security flaw could expose billions of email addresses and open them to phishing attacks.
March 14, 2025 3 min -
Technology TrendsHow Digital Tools Can Reduce Operational Costs
The current economic climate is difficult for companies of all sizes. As your company prioritizes cutting operational costs without sacrificing service, innovation, efficiency, or productivity, the answer becomes crystal clear. Streamlining operations with digital tools that leverage automation, cloud computing, AI, and data analytics is the key to fine-tuning processes and achieving your goals while keeping costs in check.
March 12, 2025 3 min
