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4 Primary Benefits Of Penetration Testing

Regular penetration testing helps your organization make its network more secure by identifying security vulnerabilities that intruders may exploit and providing remediation recommendations.  As a universally applicable cybersecurity discipline, every organization can leverage penetration testing to continually reinforce its defenses. Here are 4 primary benefits of regular penetration testing: [...]

Shields Up! Apple Fixes Actively Exploited WebKit Zero-Day

Apple has fixed an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-23222) that affects Macs, iPhones, iPads and AppleTVs. Apple on Monday released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and Safari web browser to address a zero-day flaw that has come under active exploitation in the wild. The issue, tracked as CVE-2024-23222, [...]

By |2024-01-24T12:14:19-05:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , , , , |

Beware of new Android malware hiding in popular apps

A new Android Trojan could be targeting your brand-new device. Even more terrifyingly, it was distributed on the Google Play Store. The virus is posing as innocent apps related to health, games, horoscope, and productivity. Google has removed those apps from the Play Store, but not before they were [...]

By |2024-01-08T14:16:03-05:00January 4th, 2024|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , , , , |

Check Out the Latest BMT Video!

We are celebrating the start of 2024 with a fresh, new look. Please take a moment to check out our new video that highlights our portfolio of services. We encourage you reach out with any IT needs now and in the future. We look forward to continually providing you with [...]

By |2023-12-19T15:40:41-05:00December 19th, 2023|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , , , , |

Catch-IT: Turning Off iPhone’s New NameDrop Feature

Installed as part of the latest iPhone iOS 17 update, NameDrop allows users to share contact information with any other iPhone by holding the phones close together.  Although it makes sharing contacts easier, some people are leery of the potential risks. How Does NameDrop work? All one has to do [...]

Google to Start Deleting Inactive Accounts This Week

Act now if you want to keep your old Google accounts. Starting this week (12/1),  Google will start deleting inactive Google accounts, it said, and all their contents, including Gmail messages, Photos, Calendar appointments, Contacts records, YouTube videos and Drive documents. If an account hasn't been used or signed [...]

By |2023-11-27T12:43:47-05:00November 27th, 2023|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , , , , |

Callback Phishing

The FBI has recently issued an advisory about the increasing threat of callback phishing, a sophisticated cyberattack tactic. Unlike traditional phishing, callback phishing doesn't include a malicious link in the email. Instead, callback phishing features a prominent phone number, urging the recipient to call for an urgent matter. The [...]

By |2023-11-22T12:37:39-05:00November 21st, 2023|Categories: BMT Announcement, News|Tags: , , , , |

Final Week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

It's the final countdown!!  As we head into Week 4 (10/24-10/28) we discuss the importance of applying software updates. Please review the videos and access our free resources to learn how to patch security vulnerabilities that cyber threat actors can exploit. Staying informed regarding publicly disclosed vulnerabilities and applying [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – The Wild World of Phishing

Movin' on to Week 3 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!  This week (10/17-10/21) we dive into the world of phishing. Please review the videos and access our free resources to learn how to better detect and report phishing attempts! Protect yourself!! Week 3 Video - Detecting and Reporting Phishing [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Password or No Password?

We're kicking off Week 2 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This week (10/10-10/14) we focus on using a Password Manager and the emergence of a new feature, going Passwordless. Please review the videos and access our free resources to better manage all your passwords! Week 2 Video - Easily [...]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Multi-Factor Authentication

Time to celebrate Week 1 of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month!  This week (10/3-10/7) we focus on the Set Up and Implementation of Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA). Please review the video and access our free resources to better protect online assets! Week 1 Video - Setting Up MFA/2FA MFA increases security [...]

Five Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024

Every year, a crazy high number of people face the consequences of cyberattacks. These attacks not only cost organizations billions. They also leave a devastating impact on individuals.  We know, if you’re reading this, you get it. You already understand the importance of safeguarding your organization and people from cyber [...]

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