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Office 365 to Boost Default Protection for all Users

Microsoft is rolling out Built-In Protection to Defender for Office 365, a new feature that would automatically enable recommended settings and policies to make sure all new and existing users get at least a basic level of protection.  Microsoft Defender for Office 365 provides Office 365 enterprise email accounts with [...]

By |2021-11-29T11:57:15-05:00November 24th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, Catch IT, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |

Natural Disaster Survival Guide – Flood

Disaster #1 - Flood The severity and length of business disruptions caused by flooding can vary considerably.  Even a relatively small flood can have a very disruptive impact on a business, putting some or all of a business’s technology infrastructure out of commission.  To be prepared for extended or [...]

By |2021-11-18T14:41:38-05:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |

Windows 11 Patch Released to Fix Features Failing to Load

A headache for early Windows 11 adopters, Microsoft has fixed several features that were failing to load after an expired certificate was recently discovered.  Some Windows 11 users haven’t been able to open apps like the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, or emoji panel since a certificate expired on October [...]

By |2021-11-10T12:49:36-05:00November 9th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, Catch IT, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |

Google Enforcing Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): What You Need to Know

For years, the BMT team has been touting the importance of implement two-factor authentication (2FA) on accounts.  A simple yet necessary additional layer of security, 2FA utilizes two forms of authentication - Knowledge-based authentication verifies the user’s identity based on “something they know”, such as passwords, security codes, and answers to [...]

By |2021-10-28T12:41:25-05:00October 28th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, Catch IT, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 4

The final week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month emphasizes that security should be a priority and not an afterthought, and we look at how the actions we take today can affect the future of personal, consumer, and business cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is increasingly integral for securely working, learning, and playing. We'll [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 3

We continue on with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week (10/18-10/22) we focus on what's new in the world of online security. Please review our videos and free resources to learn the latest in how to protect your online assets. Protect yourself and stay safe! Week 3 Video - [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 2

We continue on with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week (10/11-10/15) we direct our attention to the growing world of phishing. Please review our video and free resources to learn how to better detect and report phishing attempts. Week 2 Video - Easily Detect and Report Phishing Attempts 90% [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 1

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Simple, Everyday Things You Can Do To Keep Secure We are kicking off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week (10/4-10/8) we focus on simple things you can do to improve your security posture. (Password Manager and 2FA). Please review the video and free resources below to [...]

Using the Microsoft Passwordless Feature

Microsoft is leading the initiative of the passwordless sign in, recently introducing the ability to access accounts without using a password.    This new feature allows users to log into Microsoft accounts—Windows PC, Xbox, Outlook email, OneDrive storage, and more—passwordless.  The traditional password method remains an option for Microsoft [...]

By |2021-09-28T12:21:12-05:00September 27th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , |

The 2021 NJBIZ Reader Rankings are Here!

It's official!  BMT has been nominated in NJBIZ's 2021 Reader Rankings, Cybersecurity category.  These awards are designed to celebrate and recognize the best the New Jersey business community has to offer. We need your help to continue our reign as NJ's Top Cybersecurity Company.   Supporting Team BMT is simple [...]

T-Mobile Breach: Timeline of Events

Earlier this week (8/17), mobile telecom provider T-Mobile announced they were breached.  The incident allegedly involved data from 100 million customers, Vice reports, though T-Mobile points to a 40 million figure — mostly involving former and prospective customers.  Here is a recap of events: Sunday, August 15: Vice reports [...]

By |2021-08-20T13:16:49-05:00August 20th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , |

Your Identity Was Stolen. Now What?

It can happen to anyone.  Last year, $16.9 billion was lost as a result of identity fraud, according to the 2020 Identity Fraud Study from research and advisory firm Javelin. In the first half of 2020 alone, 571,188 identity theft reports were made to the Federal Trade Commission, and people [...]

By |2021-08-19T10:31:18-05:00August 17th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, Catch IT, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |
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