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Cisco Patches Security Flaw That Risked Sensitive Data

Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed headlines or security advisories to the effect of “Cisco patches security flaw.” The company confirmed a medium-severity vulnerability in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) that could have exposed sensitive business data. These are key [...]

Please Don’t Feed the Scattered Lapsus ShinyHunters

A prolific data ransom gang that calls itself Scattered Lapsus ShinyHunters (SLSH) has a distinctive playbook when it seeks to extort payment from victim firms: Harassing, threatening and even swatting executives and their families, all while notifying journalists and regulators about the extent of the intrusion. Some victims reportedly are [...]

By |2026-02-22T02:07:48-05:00February 2nd, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|

It’s Scammer Season! Simple Tips To Avoid Traps

For many business owners, knowing how to avoid scams and stay ahead of the bad guys can feel like a full-time job. It doesn’t help that scam season is in full swing. January is barely underway, and business owners are already getting hit with fake bank alerts, delivery notices, [...]

Protecting Against Software Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Software supply chain security has quickly become one of the biggest blind spots for businesses of all sizes. Software is assembled from an ecosystem of third-party libraries, open-source components, cloud services, and automated tools. That interconnected web creates real efficiency, but it also creates opportunity for cybercriminals. One weak [...]

U.S. Cybersecurity Experts Admit Role in BlackCat Attacks

BlackCat cyberattacks have been making headlines again, but this time for a reason that hits uncomfortably close to home for business owners. In early November 2025, news broke that three U.S.-based cybersecurity professionals were suspected of secretly working as affiliates for the notorious ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware group. More recently, [...]

Technology and customer expectations evolving faster than ever

Technology and customer expectations are evolving faster than ever. Customers expect fast answers, smooth interactions, and experiences that feel tailored to them. When businesses deliver a great experience, customers spend more, stay loyal longer, and tell others. That’s the goal every company talks about, but many customers still walk [...]

Often Hidden Technology Barriers Crippling Small Businesses

When business owners talk about growth, technology is often part of the plan. However, it’s not always part of reality. Have you invested in a new system, platform, or AI tool expecting instant results, only to feel stalled months after signing the contract? In practice, these technology challenges for [...]

Return of the SMiSh

According to NJCCIC, there is a new wave of reports of SMS text phishing (SMiShing) scams impersonating the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). These urgent-sounding messages claim to be a final notice about an unpaid traffic violation, with a short deadline to resolve the issue. The message further [...]

Gmail User? Two Changes You Need to Know About

Attention Gmail users!  More than 2 billion users of the world’s most popular email platform will find themselves at a crossroads and must make a major decision.  Two upcoming changes to be aware of: AI Integration - Google announced it is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI) features that [...]

Catch-IT: Verizon outage affecting thousands of customers

While Verizon had a good few months, with the last major outage occurring in October 2024, it seems that the popular United States wireless carrier is having some issues. So, if you're on Verizon and seeing 'SOS' in place of network bars, you're not alone. According to Downdetector at least 175,000 Verizon [...]

By |2026-01-14T15:13:05-05:00January 14th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|

Patch Tuesday, January 2026 Edition

Microsoft today issued patches to plug at least 113 security holes in its various Windows operating systems and supported software. Eight of the vulnerabilities earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, and the company warns that attackers are already exploiting one of the bugs fixed today. January’s Microsoft zero-day flaw — [...]

By |2026-01-14T12:40:21-05:00January 13th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|

Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets?

Our first story of 2026 revealed how a destructive new botnet called Kimwolf has infected more than two million devices by mass-compromising a vast number of unofficial Android TV streaming boxes. Today, we’ll dig through digital clues left behind by the hackers, network operators and services that appear to have [...]

By |2026-01-09T02:08:16-05:00January 8th, 2026|Categories: BMT Announcement|
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