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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 [...]

Our Favorite Time of the Year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Let's have fun and get secure!  Held every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safe and secure online while increasing the resilience of the Nation against cyber threats. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security [...]

Stew Smith Presents at NJ Youth Leadership Retreat

BMT's own Stew Smith held court at a recent Youth Leadership Retreat @ "The Castle on the Hill" in North Jersey.  This past Friday (5/20), Stew provided the students at Teaneck High School with an informative session on the importance of securing online accounts using a Password Manager and [...]

12 Days of What to Look For – Day 12, Don’t Share Your Social Security Number

We close out our holiday campaign with this final tip (#12) for you...Don't Share Your Social Security Number! Your Social Security number (SSN) is a high-value target for ID theft.  Stolen SSNs make it easy for criminals to open new lines of credit and accounts, file fraudulent tax returns, [...]

12 Days of What to Look For – Day 11, Update Your Software

Counting down to Tip #11...Update Your Software! We know it's easy to skip software updates because they can take up a few minutes of our time, and may not seem that important. But this is a mistake that keeps the door open for hackers to access your private information, [...]

12 Days of What to Look For – Day 10, Beware of Holiday Scams

We kick off our final week with Tip #10...Beware of Holiday Scams! Scammers work year-round, but prey on the increase of online payments and web usage during the holidays.  Being scammed can often mean losing money that can’t be recovered—and more seriously, having your identity stolen. It’s a devastating [...]

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