Where you go, Google goes. If you use any of Google's apps, you're probably being tracked. There are a few steps you can take if you want to stay off the Google grid and stop them from knowing where you are 24/7. How to Turn Off Google's Location Tracking [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A headache for early Windows 11 adopters, Microsoft has fixed several features that were failing to load after an expired certificate was recently discovered. Some Windows 11 users haven’t been able to open apps like the Snipping Tool, touch keyboard, or emoji panel since a certificate expired on October [...]
For years, the BMT team has been touting the importance of implement two-factor authentication (2FA) on accounts. A simple yet necessary additional layer of security, 2FA utilizes two forms of authentication - Knowledge-based authentication verifies the user’s identity based on “something they know”, such as passwords, security codes, and answers to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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