At the close of another year, it's customary to take a look back. In 2017, Cyber-Security was a regular on newsreels. We had WannaCry, GlobeImposter, Petya, Not Petya... and those are just some that come to mind, thanks to particularly memorable names. Data breaches plagued businesses large and small, in... read more →
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Nov 17
BMB Solutions is sponsoring a Holiday Toy & Coat drive to help local families in need who are served by Long Island Cares & the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Get in the spirit & help make a difference! THREE EASY WAYS TO MAKE THE SEASON BRIGHT MULLING IT OVER? Here's some more info: Thinking... read more →
Oct 18
Oh, the Irony. The creative minds of cyber-criminals never cease to amaze us. Emerging reports warn of a new type of Malware that exploits DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) functionality within Microsoft. DDE allows you to link & share data between Microsoft apps - designed to make life easier. Granted, DDE functionality is... read more →
Sep 28
Do you know how to spot a phishing email? Even with the most sophisticated security technology in place, phishing costs organizations around the globe hundreds of millions annually; and more than half of internet users get at least one phishing email per day. What is it? Phishing is designed to... read more →
Sep 07
By now, info about malware, ransomware, and phishing has probably made its way into your consciousness. That’s because it’s a growing (and expensive) problem. It’s designed to trick the most discerning technical eyes AND it’s confusing, especially when you’re not technical. It’s a double-edged sword; and anyone can be a... read more →
Aug 30
Technology is amazing. It allows us to connect with people around the globe in ways we’ve never been able to before. Plus, it’s fun (and rewarding) to open up and express yourself. But sharing too much info on social media puts you at risk. Identity thieves utilize information you publicly... read more →
Aug 29
It's Tough to Keep Up. It seems like we hear about a new version of ransomware much too often, doesn't it? In August, Cybersecurity news was dominated by a new variant of GlobeImposter. It's been steadily spreading throughout the US & Europe, thanks to multiple instances of malspam (that's the email... read more →
Jul 19
BMB Solutions is proud to join businesses across Long Island this summer to re-stock local food pantries! Together with all the HIA-LI business partners we really can make a difference in the lives of families in need this summer. Helping is easy! There's three ways to get involved: Shop for... read more →
Jun 30
On June 27th, ransomware known as Petya made headlines as it spread throughout Europe; the second significant ransomware incident within a month. STRANGELY SIMILAR Initial reports of Petya were remarkably similar to the WannaCry attack that wreaked havoc in May. Rather than targeting individual users, Petya traveled through organizations via... read more →
May 23
In case you needed a wake up call...of the biggest cyberattacks was unleashed about a week ago. Impacting over 150 countries and infecting more than 250,000 machines, ransomware aptly named WannaCry quickly made headlines. What's Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware.) It normally travels from person-to-person via email attachment, when visiting a compromised website, or when downloading software. Once infected, essential files on PCs and company... read more →
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