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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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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 -
CybersecurityWhat Happens To Your Applications When Windows 10 Support Ends?
Mark your calendar: October 14, 2025—the day Windows 10 officially reaches end of life. After this date, Microsoft will stop providing security updates, bug fixes, and technical support.
April 7, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Growing Threat of Cyberattacks and How Businesses Can Prepare
How prepared is your establishment for the next cyberattack? These threats have become more frequent and sophisticated than ever before.
April 2, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy Deepfake Scams And AI Are Getting More Scarier Than Ever
Cybersecurity experts are warning that deepfake scams and AI-driven cyberattacks are becoming the biggest cybersecurity risks for businesses in 2025.
March 24, 2025 2 min -
CybersecurityWhy Your Backup System Might Be Your Biggest Security Risk
Imagine this: Your business grinds to a halt because your critical files are locked away by scammers. And they’re demanding a ransom for their release. This is called a ransomware attack, and it’s a growing threat to businesses everywhere.
March 24, 2025 2 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 -
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 -
Cybersecurity6 Disturbing Reasons Why Hackers Are Excited For Tax Season
As tax season approaches, business owners are focused on preparing financial records, filing returns, and meeting tight deadlines. Cybercriminals take advantage of this hectic time to launch attacks, steal sensitive data, and cause financial harm.
March 10, 2025 3 min -
CloudWhy Businesses Are Leaving the Public Cloud Behind
New innovations have transformed businesses, such as cloud computing, and there are no signs of slowing down. However, while companies initially jumped on the cloud bandwagon to maximize scalability and flexibility, many are rethinking that approach. A survey from Citrix revealed that 42% of companies have moved at least half their cloud-based workload out of the public cloud.
February 25, 2025 3 min -
Cybersecurity3 Reasons Why Your IT Strategy Needs An Upgrade: Proactive Vs Reactive
As businesses in GTA and Simcoe County continue to evolve, outdated, reactive IT strategies are no longer enough to keep operations secure and efficient. Waiting for issues to arise before addressing them results in costly downtime, security vulnerabilities, and lost productivity.
February 24, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityWhat SMB Owners Should Worry About: AI-Driven Ransomware
Cybercriminals are now using artificial intelligence to launch ransomware attacks that are faster, smarter, and more difficult to stop. To evaluate your network, we recommend you to take our completely FREE Risk Assessment to check the gaps you’re lacking security with!
February 24, 2025 2 min -
CybersecuritySpot and Avoid Malvertising Attacks
We’ve all seen questionable ads online. Whether they claim a problem with your computer, promise amazing results for everything from weight loss to wrinkle reduction, or offer something that seems too good to be true, we all like to think we know how to avoid trouble.
February 22, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityCyber Insurance: A Key Defense Against Ransomware
Are you prepared to respond if you turn on your business computers only to find that a ransomware attack has them locked down, rendering your network inaccessible unless you meet the hackers’ demands? Do you have the resources to get the system back up and running and handle the fallout? Even if you don’t pay the ransom to recover your data, you can still incur expenses that can devastate the bottom line and even put you out of business.
February 20, 2025 3 min -
Business Operations5 Alarming Reasons SMBs Are Increasing IT Spend in 2025—And How to Do It Smartly
Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasing their IT budgets, not just out of necessity, but due to FOMO—the fear of missing out on the latest technology advancements.
February 18, 2025 2 min -
CybersecurityRansomware and Resilience: Preparing Your Business for Cyber Threats
What would you do if cybercriminals held your company data hostage? Unfortunately, these incidents are becoming more commonplace.
February 15, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityMetLife Denies Hack Amid Ransomware Attack Claims
Many business owners like yourself provide employee benefits like retirement, dental, and accident insurance policies. One of the top financial service companies that offers this and more is MetLife, which functions globally. Suppose MetLife is, in fact, your insurance provider. In that case, you’re probably wondering about the recent alleged attack that the company has undergone since it could affect you and your workers.
February 10, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityWindows 11 Update At All Time High
Many businesses in GTA and Simcoe County are still relying on Windows 10, but Microsoft’s recent announcements are making Windows 11 the smarter choice. With critical support for Windows 10 ending, business owners must decide whether to pay for extended security updates or transition to a more secure and efficient operating system.
February 6, 2025 2 min -
CybersecurityHackers Exploit Victims with Scam-Yourself Attacks
Recent research from GetApp shows that over 81% of people open phishing emails on their work devices.
February 6, 2025 3 min