Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from everyone at BMT! We've got big things cooking for 2015 that wouldn't be possible without our truly valued clients and our dedicated staff! May you have a safe and happy holiday season with family and friends!
Microsoft; Workaround could allow XP users to get updates until 2019 but there are risks
This workaround hack to the XP Registry will trick Windows Update into thinking that your XP is a Windows Embedded POSReady 2009. POS stands for Point of Sale. Microsoft will support Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 until 2019 but Microsoft strongly urges you not to use these updates as they [...]
iOS, OS X Flaw and Fix
Flaw leaves user data vulnerable; update ASAP An IOS coding error allows communications sent over unsecure Wi-fi networks to be potentially intercepted and read by hackers. Apple has released a patch for the Iphone, but the flaw was then found to also affect OS X, which Apple will shortly be [...]
Microsoft Releases Critical Security Updates for all versions of Internet Explorer running on all of their supported Operating Systems!
This security update resolves seven privately reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer. In other words, all you need to do to fall victim is click a link or picture on a [...]
SonicWall Mandatory Patch
There is a mandatory patch warning issued by Dell SonicWall for their firewalls In response to a mandate given by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SonicWalll has released a mandatory patch warning. NIST has mandated that by 12/31/2013, 1024-bit RSA Certificates will no longer be sold [...]
We’ve partnered with Dell for aggressive PC pricing for those still running Windows XP
Special End of Year PC Pricing As we hope you know, Windows XP support is coming to an end. Anyone still running XP systems should take action ASAP. BMT recommends our End of Year, "Sponsored Savings" offer; Dell OptiPlex 3010 Mini Tower Intel Core I5 processor, 4GB of Ram, Windows 7, 500GB [...]
US Computer Emergency Readiness Team Issues Alert; CryptoWare holds your files for ransom, demanding money for their return
Full alert here: http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-309A CryptoWare malware is new RansomWare that encrypts/locks your files and demands money to return them. Key Points: Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems are vulnerable Your computer and software keep on working but your documents, spreadsheets and images are encrypted/locked Beyond your computer the virus [...]
Featured Product of the Month; SIRIS by Datto, Inc.
Cloud based Backup and DR solution, SIRIS by Datto, Inc., stands out from all industry competition; no matter what happens, data can be recovered. This is because multiple copies of data are stored off-site. Any failed system can be virtualized instantly on-site, or in Datto's secure cloud. When it comes [...]
Microsoft IE Zero Day Exploit
Websense Security Firm estimates that 70% of all Internet connected PC's are vulnerable to a Zero-Day exploit affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer A zero-day vulnerability is one that is discovered as already being exploited in the wild. Typically, vulnerabilities are discovered by security researchers who only share the details with the [...]
iOS 7 Sickness; Diagnosis and Treatment
iOS 7 zooms in and out when between applications, causing dizziness and nausea for some users, similar to the effect of seeing stable objects while on a rocking boat, thus confusing the brain into motion sickness. If you’re experiencing this iOS 7 side effect, try going to Settings, General, Accessibility, [...]
