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QR Code Safety – 5 Tips to Keep Safe

QR codes saw a resurgence during the pandemic, as more people took extra steps to keep their hands clean and touchless technologies gained ground at restaurants and retailers.  While convenient, QR codes come with security risks.  Like any other link, the codes can be the first step in a [...]

Kaspersky antivirus software added to US national security risk list

Antivirus software maker Kaspersky Labs has been added to a federal list of companies that pose “an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States.”   The announcement from the US regulator comes only weeks after Germany's Federal Office for Information Security advised all citizens to avoid downloading [...]

Mobile Malware Attacks Up 500% in 2022

Scams are on the Rise! In early February, researchers identified a 500% increase in attempted mobile malware attacks affecting Apple and Android smartphones.  Typically, the cybercriminals behind these attacks have a common goal to achieve: stealing confidential information from the users. These include bank account details, email addresses, passwords, [...]

The Hidden Dangers of Your Aging UPS

The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) offers guaranteed power protection for connected electronics. When power is interrupted or fluctuates outside safe levels, the UPS will instantly provide clean battery backup power and surge protection for plugged-in, sensitive equipment. Warning! We have seen some UPS units older than 6 years fail [...]

SIM Swapping Fraud, What is it and How Can You Protect?

SIM Swapping Fraud is on the Rise.  Here's What You Need to Know. The FBI has warned of criminals increasingly using “SIM swap” scams in which criminals duplicate cellphone SIM cards from unknowing victims and steal their personal information, including their cell phone numbers and bank account details.  These scams rose [...]

Cybersecurity Measures to Protect Against New Critical Threats

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released a bulletin warning organizations of recent cyber threats and how to best combat and protect against these intrusions.  These recent attacks include website defacement and destructive malware, resulting in damage to critical infrastructure. What Should You Do? Here are steps [...]

Beware of BadUSB, the latest cyberattack comes via USPS

The FBI recently put out a warning that cybercriminal group FIN7, has started mailing USB drives filled with "BadUSB" malware to various companies.  There are two variations of packages: Those imitating HHS [US Department of Health and Human Services ], often accompanied by letters referencing COVID-19 guidelines and enclosed [...]

Update – Log4j Vulnerability

A joint Cybersecurity Advisory was recently released by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), the Computer Emergency Response Team New Zealand (CERT NZ), the New Zealand National Cyber [...]

Log4j Vulnerability

By now, you have probably heard about the recent Log4j vulnerability. First, what is Log4j?   Log4j is a framework software developers use to record user activity and the behavior of applications for subsequent review. Distributed free by the nonprofit Apache Software Foundation, Log4j has been downloaded millions of times [...]

Natural Disaster Survival Guide – Winter Storms

Disaster #1 - Extreme Storms Did you know in the Northeast businesses typically lose 1-3 days of work every winter season? These events are unplanned and not budgeted so it’s a company-wide loss in production and profits.  As we head into the storm season, what type of technology plan do you have in place?  Extreme Storms [...]

By |2021-12-01T13:33:18-05:00December 1st, 2021|Categories: BMT Announcement, CyberSecurity, News|Tags: , , , , |

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: , , , , |
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