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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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CybersecurityData Breach Costs Go Far Beyond the Ransom
Data breach costs extend well beyond any ransom paid. Discover the full breakdown — forensics, fines, downtime, legal fees — and which controls cut your exposure.
September 17, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityAntivirus vs EDR: Which Endpoint Protection Do You Need?
Antivirus vs EDR: understand the real differences, cost trade-offs, and risk factors to choose the right endpoint protection for your environment.
September 11, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityRansom Payments Can Trigger Repeat Attacks
What if making ransom payments after a data breach invites even more trouble? Many businesses believe it's the end of the ordeal, but new research suggests otherwise. Learn more about it here.
August 17, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityZoom Fixes Critical Account Hijacking Security Flaw
Are your establishment's digital collaboration spaces truly safe? The recent disclosure of the Zoom account hijacking security flaw should warn businesses that no platform, even the most established ones, is completely immune to cyber threats.
August 10, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityApple Alerts Users to Persistent iPhone Risks
Is your team's mobile security airtight? Apple is sounding the alarm on persistent iPhone risks found in older models. Learn more about them here.
July 11, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Gentlemen Ransomware Reaches 478 Victims and Counting
How would your establishment recover if all its critical data were encrypted overnight? Learn about the recent surge in The Gentlemen ransomware attacks and the steps you can take to protect your business.
July 10, 2026 3 min -
Business OperationsTechnology Investments That Pay Off for Years
Is your IT infrastructure working for you or against you? Many establishments pour money into tools and software, only to see them become outdated in a few short years. Learn how modern businesses prioritize technology investments that stand the test of time.
July 2, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityWhen Trusted Tools Turn Against Your Business
Horror movies often have a scene when characters realize that “the call is coming from inside the house.” The realization that the threat is closer than anyone thought ups the stakes, revealing that no one was as safe as they thought.
May 8, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityLaughing Rat Malware Hacks You and Mocks You
The rise of Laughing Rat malware reminds us that cyberthreats aren’t just about stolen data anymore. They have become more disruptive, more visible, and in some cases, deliberately annoying.
April 24, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Skipping the Big Guys—And Coming for You
You don’t need to be a giant corporation to get hit with a major cyberattack. In fact, in 2025, small businesses are the most common targets—and it’s not just bad luck, it’s strategy.
August 11, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityRogue Apps Fuel Surge in Identity Attacks
Is your company prepared for the rise of rogue apps? These stealthy programs hide in plain sight and expose sensitive data to cybercriminals. Read on as we help you avoid costly breaches.
May 22, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Windows Now to Avoid Looming Security Threats
After the recent CrowdStrike issue affected thousands of computers worldwide and stopped entire industries for days, it’s easy to see why you might be hesitant to install updates to your operating system and cybersecurity programs. But you can't ignore the August 27 Patch Tuesday Windows update, which includes a critical security fix that could protect your business from a devastating data breach.
September 19, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsAvoid The Next CrowdStrike Outage — Here’s What You Need to Know
In July 2024, a software glitch caused millions of Windows devices to crash globally, leading to massive disruptions in industries like aviation, healthcare, and banking. The incident highlights how even the smallest software flaws can have catastrophic effects on businesses. While this was not a cyberattack, the fallout from a routine update error demonstrates the importance of robust IT management, regular software testing, and disaster recovery plans.
September 17, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityNew Malware Capable of Completely Disabling Your Antivirus
One of the most common cybersecurity tips for any business is to keep your antivirus protection updated. However, if you are the target of a new and dangerous form of malware, that might not be enough. Sophos security researchers recently revealed that cybercriminals are using a new malware capable of turning off antivirus protection called EDRKillShifter.
August 26, 2024 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Best Defense Against Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a device or network, making them unusable until the victim pays the attacker a ransom. What started as a simple virus spread through floppy discs in the late 1980s has now evolved into a billion-dollar cybercrime industry.
March 28, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityLinux Users Are Getting Some Security Help From Microsoft
Open-source applications don't get much in the way of protection.
November 20, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityDefense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker
The current threat landscape is rapidly advancing, with cybercriminals constantly upgrading their toolset to break through security defences. If you want to outsmart malicious hackers, it’s time to start thinking like them. Fend them off with various layered defence methods. This is what Defence in Depth (DiD) is all about.
September 29, 2021 4 min -
Cybersecurity7 Elements of an Effective Defense in Depth (DiD) Security Strategy
DiD is a cybersecurity approach in which multiple defensive methods are layered to protect an organization. Since no individual security measure is guaranteed to endure every attack, combining several layers of security is more effective. Discover how layering security methods helps prevent sophisticated cyberattacks by downloading our eBook now.
September 20, 2021 2 min -
CybersecurityStepping Up Your Cybersecurity With Defense in Depth (DiD)
When the pandemic hit, businesses all over the globe had to shift to remote work almost overnight. Now, with the vaccine rollout in full swing, the hybrid work model is gaining popularity. This allows employees to work from home, the office or split their time between both. According to a report, close to 65% of large businesses have adopted a hybrid model, and most workers prefer it that way.
September 14, 2021 4 min -
Cybersecurity4 Reasons Cybersecurity Attack Surfaces Are Expanding
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals and businesses all over the world in one way or another. Almost overnight, it disrupted the way people went about their daily routines and how companies operated. Amidst all the chaos, changes to the cyber landscape increased at an unprecedented pace. Some of the trends that powered these changes and continue to fuel them are:
August 31, 2021 4 min
