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National Public Data Published Its Own Passwords

New details are emerging about a breach at National Public Data (NPD), a consumer data broker that recently spilled hundreds of millions of Americans’ Social Security Numbers, addresses, and phone numbers online. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that another NPD data broker which shares access to the same consumer records inadvertently [...]

By |2024-08-20T10:06:16-05:00August 19th, 2024|Categories: BMT Announcement|

Vote BMT as NJ’s Top Cybersecurity Company

Voting is open for the 2024 NJBIZ Reader Rankings Survey, and Business Machine Technologies has once again been nominated for Best Cybersecurity Company in New Jersey.  We need your help to top the list!  Voting takes less than 1 minute - simply navigate to the Professional Services Category > Cybersecurity [...]

By |2024-08-19T13:19:30-05:00August 19th, 2024|Categories: Awards, BMT Announcement, News|

NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data

A great many readers this month reported receiving alerts that their Social Security Number, name, address and other personal information were exposed in a breach at a little-known but aptly-named consumer data broker called NationalPublicData.com. This post examines what we know about a breach that has exposed hundreds of [...]

By |2024-08-16T08:44:28-05:00August 15th, 2024|Categories: BMT Announcement|

Keeping Software Updated: The Key to Optimal Business Performance

Businesses are more dependent on software than ever before. This helps them stay competitive, meet customers' needs, and continue to grow their bottom lines. However, most business software requires ongoing maintenance to keep working effectively — hence the need for software updates. Read on to learn why keeping your [...]

Six 0-Days Lead Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Push

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 90 security vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including a whopping six zero-day flaws that are already being actively exploited by attackers. Image: Shutterstock. This month’s bundle of update joy from Redmond includes patches for security holes in Office, .NET, Visual [...]

By |2024-08-30T09:22:27-05:00August 13th, 2024|Categories: BMT Announcement|

Watch Out for This New Malware Campaign

Social engineering is one of the fastest-growing methods for hackers to gain access to networks for malicious purposes. Essentially, it means deceiving or manipulating someone into providing information that allows a bad actor to steal information or money or gain access to sensitive computer networks. Although phishing is one [...]

Using Copilot for PowerPoint! Top 5 Features

Using Copilot for PowerPoint Microsoft Copilot will help you create, design, and deliver effective PowerPoint presentations. With its advanced capabilities and features, Copilot can save you significant time and effort, allowing you to focus on what matters most: delivering a compelling message to your audience. In addition, Copilot creates [...]

Rogue PyPI Library Solana Users, Steals Blockchain Wallet Keys

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malicious package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that masquerades as a library from the Solana blockchain platform but is actually designed to steal victims' secrets. "The legitimate Solana Python API project is known as 'solana-py' on GitHub, but simply 'solana' on [...]

By |2024-08-12T07:06:35-05:00August 11th, 2024|Categories: BMT Announcement|

Google’s Advanced Protection Program Offers Passkeys for High-Risk Users

Are you a business owner who uses the Google Advanced Protection Program (APP) for absolute online security? If so, recent updates mean Google’s Advanced Protection Program now offers passkeys for high-risk users like you, making it stronger. Below, we’ll explain the APP and how passkeys protect your online activities [...]

Don’t Neglect Software Updates and Patches

Many times, employers don’t update their systems since they feel the downtime for the devices would slow business, or they don’t see the point of it. In the latter case, users believe updates change the layout and functionality they’re already used to or add unnecessary features that don’t matter, [...]

Tech Literacy: The Essential Skill for Small Business Owners

Tech literacy isn’t what it used to be with the constant evolution of online programs, portable devices, and software tools. That means incorporating technology into your small business is no longer solely about typing up documents on Microsoft Word, keeping inventory with Excel spreadsheets, or sending emails. If this [...]

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