Android Phones at Risk
By simply receiving a text message with attached video, a hacker can completely take over your Android based phone.
New Look, New Level
Over a quarter of a century ago, BMT began with a core mission: industry-leading IT performance. That means working for the needs of the businesses and aligning IT solutions to achieve business goals. That means staying ahead of the curve with the latest software, the greatest security measures, and the smartest solutions for our customers. Fast forward into the future, and we’re leading the way by providing tomorrow’s solutions today.
World Backup Day 2015
On the eve of April Fools consider this: 30% of people have never backed up 113 Phones are lost or stolen every minute 29% of disasters are caused by accident 1 in 10 computers is infected with viruses each month. 9 in 10 businesses have not reviewed their backup plan [...]
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!
Take care with USB devices
If you want to stay safe don't connect ANY device to your computer unless you know for certain it has not been tampered with.
5 Million Google Accounts leaked?
The Internet is buzzing this afternoon with the revelation that 5 milllion Google Accounts/Passwords have been leaked online; originally to several Russian forums. Coincidentally, a Russian hosted website "isleaked.com" was created 2 days ago and allows people to check if their account is on the list. The website does work [...]
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 [...]
Heartbleed; Millions of Passwords, Credit Card Numbers, and Personal Bits of Information Exposed over 2/3 of Internet Sites
The recently discovered threat known as “Heartbleed”, has been leaving personal information shared over seemingly secure websites vulnerable for the last two years. The encryption technology SSL/TLS, marked by the padlock and “https:” has only one variant affected, which is the most commonly used OpenSSL. While there is now a [...]
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 [...]
