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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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CybersecurityHow to Stay Ahead of AI-Powered Cybersecurity Risks
While artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits for businesses, it has also created new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit to carry out complex cyberattacks that are difficult to detect and mitigate. Using AI, hackers can create convincing phishing emails that bypass spam filters. Similarly, cybercriminals can leverage AI to manipulate security systems and gain unauthorized access that causes irreparable damage to your business and your reputation.
June 16, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityIs Your Business Data at Risk? Don’t Take Chances with Old Tech
Do you delete data from old computers before disposing of them when you replace them in your business?
June 14, 2023 1 min -
Technology TrendsThe Latest Trends in Cloud Computing and How They Can Benefit Your Business
The world of technology is always changing, and cloud computing is an essential part of that. It helps businesses work with innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT). The cloud also makes remote working easier.
June 13, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Kimsuky Threat: Understanding the Rise of Sophisticated Cyberattacks
The recent actions of hackers underline the need to be more proactive with cybersecurity. The Kimsuky cybercrime group has been using advanced malware, known as RandomQuery, to gather intelligence and extract sensitive information. This serves as a stern reminder of the increasing threat of ransomware attacks in 2023.
June 12, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityGoogle’s Bug Bounty Program: A Step Towards Safer Apps
In 2021, Google paid $8.7 million to researchers to find security vulnerabilities in its products and services. The year after that, the tech giant gave out $12 million. Since it launched its bug bounty program in 2010, it has paid over $50 million in rewards to successful bug hunters.
June 9, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityCybercriminals Are Deploying Powerful AI-Powered Tools To Hack You – Are You Prepared For What’s Coming?
An Arizona family was recently in the news warning others about how they were the target of a ransom call in which scammers used AI (artificial intelligence) to clone their daughter’s voice to convince the parents they had kidnapped their daughter, with the apparent goal of extorting money.
June 8, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityUnderstanding and Mitigating Brute-Force Attacks
Recently, a team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Tencent Labs uncovered a new type of cyberattack, termed "BrutePrint." This approach targets the fingerprint authentication commonly found on today's smartphones. This is an example of what cybersecurity experts call a brute force attack.
June 3, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityEmbracing Password Passkeys: Strengthening Business Security in the Password-less Era
Passwords protect our privacy but don't offer the most convenient experience. Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft show that there's a better alternative: passkeys.
June 2, 2023 2 min -
Technology TrendsThe Final Curtain Call for Windows 10: What You Need to Know
Did you know? Microsoft has stated that there would be no more feature updates for Windows 10.
June 1, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityBest Practices To Keep in Mind Against Cybersecurity Threats
As a business owner, you must take every precaution to safeguard your company's data.
June 1, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityGet Ready To Maximize Efficiency With Help From Co-Managed IT Services
IT services are necessary for every business in the country – IT companies help businesses protect their data, ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, increase productivity across the board and keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends and updates. Without IT services, your business can fall prey to hackers and cybercriminals bent on stealing your company’s and clients’ personal information. But if you don’t have IT services, where do you even start looking?
May 25, 2023 4 min -
CloudCloud Computing for Small Businesses
If you're not harnessing the power of cloud computing for small businesses, it's time to start! Cloud technology provides internet-based services using apps, storage, and processing. It's usually available "a la carte" and is essential to take your business to the next level.
May 25, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityProtect Your Business from Cyber Attacks: Common Cybersecurity Mistakes
Cybersecurity mistakes can cost your business a fortune and ruin customer trust. While experts expect cyber attacks to double in the next two years, more than half of small businesses have yet to invest in proper cybersecurity.
May 23, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityDon’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths
In today’s threat landscape, where businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack, adopting a zero-trust security model could be a wise decision from a cybersecurity point of view.
May 18, 2023 3 min -
CloudCan Your Business Go Green by Switching to the Cloud?
We must all do our part to combat climate change, especially when making business decisions.
May 18, 2023 1 min -
Business OperationsUsing Big Data Analytics to Improve Business Operations
Analyzing collected information can uncover nuances about your target market that can be hard to catch with human intuition alone. For example, you can discover correlations between events and an uptick in market activity through data evaluations. This method can also work with substantially larger sets of complex information, also known as big data. With new technology, brands can benefit from big data analytics to improve business operations. This information can give you a competitive advantage over others in the same industry and market.
May 17, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityMaking Your VoIP Network Bulletproof (Six Tips to Protect Your VoIP from Cyberattacks)
Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency and flexibility. However, it’s not immune to cyberattacks. Discover how you can secure your VoIP ASAP.
May 17, 2023 6 min -
Business OperationsReasons Network Security Should Be a Top Priority for Your Business
A computer network streamlines your business operations, boosts productivity, and improves customer experiences. With this reliance comes the need to make sure your network is safe.
May 13, 2023 2 min -
Industry Insights10 Common Tech Problems In The Greater Toronto Area And Simcoe County Professional Services Firms And Construction Companies Are Eliminating From Their Business Forever
They say, “You get what you tolerate” and now more than ever, we’ve been conditioned to tolerate worse service at higher prices. Companies get a ‘free pass’ simply by saying phrases like “the labor shortage,” “because COVID,” or “inflation.”
May 12, 2023 3 min -
Industry InsightsCharging in Public Places? Watch Out for “Juice Jacking”
There are public charging stations available in airports, hotels, cafes, and shopping centres where you may recharge your phone or laptop. However, the FBI has recently warned against using these USB charging connectors due to a rising security risk.
May 10, 2023 1 min
