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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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Industry InsightsStop Believing These Managed Detection and Response Myths
Managed detection and response is widely misunderstood. Correct these five common myths before they leave your network silently exposed to threats.
September 26, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityIdentity Fraud Never Sleeps, and Neither Should Your Defenses
Is your establishment doing enough to fight identity fraud? Threat actors are getting smarter every day, and a successful attack can lead to financial ruin and a damaged reputation. Learn how modern businesses stay proactive with sophisticated cybersecurity strategies.
August 15, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityInternal Risks Are Overtaking External Cyber Threats
Business owners expect their employees to help protect the organization's technical systems and sensitive data. Unfortunately, internal cyber threats are now the biggest risks organizations face. While external hacking accounts for about 31% of attacks, employee misuse increased from 29% to 45% between 2024 and 2025.
May 28, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Hidden Danger of Insider Threats
Could someone in your team become your biggest risk? A single mistake, or worse, a deliberate action, may jeopardize everything you've worked hard to build. Learn more about the growing concern of insider threats for the modern business.
April 2, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityBreach Detection: Your First Line of Defense
How prepared is your establishment to handle a cyberattack? Unauthorized system access can hurt your finances, your customers' trust, and your company's future. Learn about breach detection and why it matters for modern businesses.
March 25, 2026 3 min -
Managed ITThe Only IT Resolution That Actually Lasts Past February
January rolls around, and every business owner swears this will be the year they finally get their tech under control. New goals, new systems, fresh energy—until real life steps in. When client emergencies hit, tech upgrades slide to the bottom of the list.
January 9, 2026 3 min -
CybersecurityTiny Typos, Big Breaches: The Hidden Email Threat You’re Probably Ignoring
When you’ve invested in security tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and a phishing training program, you probably think that you’ve safeguarded your business from cyberattacks. Unfortunately, there’s another sneaky email threat hiding in plain sight, and it doesn’t need malware or a hoodie-wearing hacker to hit your company. It just waits for you to make a mistake in an email address.
November 29, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityHow Holiday Scammers Trick Businesses Into Fake Donations
The holidays are a time for giving — and for scammers, that’s an open invitation. When generosity peaks, so does deception. Fraudsters thrive during the holidays, preying on good intentions with fake charities and donation schemes that look painfully real.
November 18, 2025 4 min -
CybersecurityHackers Are Exploiting OAuth Apps in New Attacks
Cybersecurity threats keep getting smarter, and one of the latest can thwart the tools that we all use to protect our applications.
November 15, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityPreventing Fraud and Managing Risk With Financial Tech Tools
What’s your strategy for minimizing risk and preventing fraud? It’s a pressing concern for companies of all sizes in today’s increasingly digital world.
July 12, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityWhy Investing in Cybersecurity Is Essential for Growing Businesses
Have you thought about how much a data breach could cost your establishment? Cyberattacks are rising, and no business, big or small, is immune. Learn why proactive cybersecurity investment can make or break your future in this ever-evolving digital space.
June 26, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityRansomware Gangs Exploit Kickidler in New Attacks
Security researchers report a new threat facing businesses that could put your data, as well as its backups, at serious risk. They’ve discovered that ransomware gangs exploit Kickidler in new attacks, meaning that they’re weaponizing your company’s tool to keep things on track against you.
June 11, 2025 3 min -
CybersecurityThe Importance of Cybersecurity Training for Employees
Multiple surveys in recent times have revealed a sobering conclusion: Many business owners think cybersecurity is their IT department’s concern, not theirs. What about you? Do you view cybersecurity awareness as a company-wide responsibility or not?
June 4, 2025 3 min -
CybersecuritySocial Engineering: The Human Side of Hacking
What’s the weakest link in your cybersecurity strategy? It’s not your firewall or antivirus software but your people.
May 7, 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 -
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 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 -
Cybersecurity3 Reasons Why Insider Threats Are Getting Out Of Hand
You lock your office doors, install security cameras, and set up firewalls—but if employees leave digital "windows" open, your business is still exposed.
March 4, 2025 2 min -
CybersecurityMastering Incident Response: Build a Winning Strategy
Has anything been more disruptive to business cybersecurity than AI’s entry into the mix? Its meteoric rise has meant that criminals possess increasingly powerful and effective tools with which to launch attacks—and businesses are prime targets. Mastering incident response is urgent, especially for business owners who would prefer to avoid the chaos that cybercriminals intend.
January 28, 2025 2 min
