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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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CybersecurityDuckDuckGo for Mac Comes with New Privacy Features
DuckDuckGo announced on October 18, 2022, that the beta version of its Mac desktop app is now available for all Mac users.
November 1, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityInsider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here's How to Stop Them
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders.
October 17, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityWhy Passwords are Your Business’s Weakest Point
In today's digital world, safeguarding your organization's online assets is critical. Unfortunately, poor password hygiene practices by some employees cause problems for many small businesses, leaving them vulnerable to hackers.
October 10, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat Makes A Strong Password? And Why You Need One?
Think about some of your private accounts right now. Chances are that you have an email account, social media accounts, bank account and more that are all password protected. Do you share passwords across different accounts, and are your passwords strong enough to keep cybercriminals away from your private information? If not, it might be time to evaluate.
September 26, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityYou Need To Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks
At MYDWARE IT Solutions Inc. we are constantly reminding small business in the GTA and Simcoe County about phishing emails and how to spot them. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks worldwide.
September 6, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityHow To Find Your Passwords (And Never Need To Reset Them Again)
There are two types of people…which one are you?
August 30, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityLastPass Has Been Hacked
Using different passwords on every website and storing them in a secure password manager is a standard best practice in data security. It's generally good advice, but what happens when the makers of password vaults get hacked?
August 29, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy Gen Z Could Pose A Threat To Your Company’s Security: How To Prepare
As we progress through 2022, more and more Gen Zers will be entering the workforce. When millennials entered the workforce, we saw different attitudes and behaviors than ever before, and we should expect Gen Zers to come with their own uniqueness and differences. You may think that since they are the first full generation to grow up in the digital age they will be well-prepared for any technological challenges and security issues that arise, but that isn’t always the case.
May 25, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Assistant Tool Will Automate Password Changes
A handy new Google Assistant is coming soon to a device near you. The new feature is designed to automate the frustrating and often time-consuming task of changing your passwords after a breach.
May 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNever use your browser’s password manager
If you’re serious about keeping your data secure, you’ll know you should never reuse passwords across different accounts.
May 18, 2022 1 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 -
CybersecurityHackers Are Stepping Up Their Game This Holiday Season
The holiday season has almost arrived, and more people are expected to turn to online shopping this year than ever before. The ongoing pandemic, combined with convenience, makes online shopping an obvious choice for most consumers.
December 1, 2021 4 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness : The Complete Series
Enjoy our complete series from last years Cybersecurity Awareness Month. You can find all 8 episodes in this round-up! Learn to be cyber smart after watching the complete collection and reading our tips and tricks.
March 5, 2021 10 min -
CybersecurityTime it Takes a Hacker to Brute Force Your Password
We often receive push back from clients and prospects when we tell them they need to use STRONG passwords made up of numbers, letters, and special characters. When we tell them to make passwords 20 characters or longer, they often gasp in disbelief. We hear things like, "Its too complex", "This password you made me is CRAZY"... Here is a very simple chart that shows exactly why we recommend this as best practice, and also why we recommend using a password manager.
January 8, 2021 1 min -
CybersecurityPassword Managers – Part 2
In this video blog post we will continue where we left off in our Password Managers - Part 1, we will demonstrate some of the more advanced and useful things you can do with a password manager. Things such as generating strong passwords, organizing passwords into logical groups and copying and pasting credentials for a website.
December 17, 2020 1 min -
CybersecurityPassword Managers - Part 1
In high school, it was a daily routine to download the latest and greatest music from platforms that shall remain unnamed. It was a futile effort because on multiple occasions I unintentionally downloaded malicious software that would crash the computer deleting all my music (and my parent's tax info). Whoops!
December 8, 2020 2 min -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Awareness Episode 1: Passwords
Cybersecurity Awareness Episode 1: Passwords - we debut a short 3-minute video on how we see passwords being misused by people all the time. Are you or your co-workers guilty of any of these really bad password practices? Cybercriminals have much success in breaching your data and company accounts because many of us have really bad password hygiene. This short educational video will help you stay safe. After you watch the video, scroll down, and quiz yourself to see if you need to improve anywhere.
October 1, 2020 2 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Counting On You Letting Your Guard Down During This Global Pandemic – Here’s How To Stop Them
The world is slowing down during this COVID-19 pandemic. Wall Street is being hit hard. People are no longer going out. We’re told to quarantine or self-isolate and not engage in groups.
March 25, 2020 3 min -
Cybersecurity5 Signs You’re About To Get Hacked – And What You Can Do To Prevent It
Hackers love to go after small businesses. There are many businesses to choose from, and many don’t invest in good IT security. Plus, many business owners and their employees have bad cyber security habits. They do things that increase their risk of a malware attack or a cyber-attack. Here are five bad habits that can lead to a hack and what you can do to reduce your risk.
March 2, 2020 4 min
