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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: , , , , |

Facebook Security Settings You Need to Activate Now

Having your Facebook account hacked is a nightmare.  If you become a victim of compromise, there is no customer support at the social media giant - no phone number, no email.  Your only option is to report the hacked account through Facebook's website.  Frustrations have become so high, some [...]

By |2021-08-05T08:07:42-05:00August 4th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, Catch IT, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |

Latest Microsoft Vulnerability – PrintNightmare

Microsoft recently revealed it had identified a severe vulnerability in its operating system that could let hackers delete data on your PC, install programs, or even create new user accounts with full control permissions for themselves. The flaw, dubbed PrintNightmare, affects the Windows Print Spooler service, which is what [...]

By |2021-07-14T09:33:56-05:00July 9th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, Catch IT, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |

BMT Response to Kaseya Attack

As you have likely heard, this past Friday a flood of ransomware hit hundreds of companies around the world. The victims all had something in common: a key piece of network management and remote control software developed by U.S. technology firm Kaseya. We wanted to reassure you we were not one of the [...]

By |2021-07-07T11:58:57-05:00July 7th, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |
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