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What is a Ransomware Attack?

April 1st, 2024 by William Wentowski

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Picture this: Your computer suddenly locks you out, and a sinister message pops up demanding a hefty ransom for the return of your precious data. Sounds like a plot twist in a tech thriller, right? Well, welcome to the wild world of ransomware...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

What are the 2024 Cyber Security Trends?

December 4th, 2023 by William Wentowski

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The digital revolution is taking the world by storm. Everyone depends on computerized systems for managing daily activities, from small to large organizations, corporations, and governments. This makes cybersecurity a much-needed safeguard option...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Managed IT, Solutions

What is the Difference Between a Ransomware Attack and a Data Breach

August 21st, 2023 by William Wentowski

Difference Between Ransomware Attack and a Data Breach

Cyber security dangers are a serious concern in today's quickly changing digital environment. Ransomware attacks and data breaches are two of the most frequent and harmful dangers businesses encounter. While both can have negative effects, their...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

The Different Types of Cyber Attacks You Should Know About

April 24th, 2023 by Brian Wakefield

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Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly common as technology advances and more people are connected to the internet. Cyber-attackers can access personal data, exploit system vulnerabilities, and infect systems with malicious software that can cause...

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The Importance of Cybersecurity for Health Care Organizations

February 17th, 2023 by Roger Wentowski

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Healthcare organizations need cybersecurity. The healthcare industry is becoming more digital and, thus, a larger target for cyber-attacks. These attacks can have any including ransomware, phishing scams, malware, and other malicious activities that...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Launching Ransomware-as-a-Service Program

February 7th, 2023 by William Wentowski

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Leading MTSP Protects Small to Mid-Sized Businesses from Ransomware Attacks BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company has launched a Ransomware-as-a-Service program designed to protect...

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Posted in: Press Releases

The Benefits of Cyber Security

November 29th, 2022 by Brian Wakefield

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There are several reasons why businesses should take cyber security seriously, and some of the many benefits they can gain include the following: Protects your online information: By having cyber security in place, you can help protect your important...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Cybersecurity - an Essential Strategy for All Working Companies

October 11th, 2022 by Roger Wentowski

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Undoubtedly, technological advancements have made work and everyday life so much easier. However, with increasing technology, the threat to the security of those who use such technologies remains. BTS understands that a company's data security is of...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Cyber Security - a Threat That Can Bring Your Business Down

August 12th, 2022 by Roger Wentowski

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While you might have taken the strongest measures to ensure that your house remains safe and no burglar enters it, have you done the same for your business? The risk of a cyber security threat is something that we cannot deny. Over the years, with...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Geo-Politics and Your IT Security

April 4th, 2022 by William Wentowski

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When turmoil and political upheaval wreak havoc half a world away, it is easy to think that your business is safe and sound here in America. Unfortunately, that is never the case, and is when you should be revamping your cyber security and examining...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Investing in Cyber Security Solutions Will Benefit Your Business

January 31st, 2022 by Brian Wakefield

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Cyber security solutions are essential for businesses, especially given the importance of digital and internet technology in day-to-day functioning. Cybercrime is on the rise, and numerous small businesses are particularly vulnerable owing to a lack...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

BTS Announces Substantial Increase in IT Spending to Come in 2022

January 27th, 2022 by Technology Assurance Group

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares Significant Findings About IT Growth BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that IT research and consulting...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Managed IT, Press Releases

5 Mistakes CEO’s Make with Ransomware

November 30th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski

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With the ransomware epidemic still in full swing, and with no clear end in sight, many CEOs are still scratching their heads with decisions on how to secure their network. They pivot from strategy to strategy, try to take on the burden solely in...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

BTS Technologies, Inc. Launches SaaS Alerting Technology to Manage Common Business Applications

October 20th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Invests in Advanced Cybersecurity Tools BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), has increased their investments in an advanced cybersecurity...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases

Five Stages From a Hackers' Timeline

October 4th, 2021 by William Wentowski

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Cybercrime is growing faster than you think. Did you know that there is a hacker attack every 39 seconds affecting one in three Americans annually? Also, 64 percent of the companies in the US have experienced web-based cyber-attacks, including...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

BTS’s Cybersecurity Platform Deflects Recent Ransomware Attacks on Technology Companies

September 15th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Keeps SMBs Safe, Once Again BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that their robust cybersecurity solutions have...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases

The Colonial Pipeline Data Breach and the Lessons You Should Learn From It

June 2nd, 2021 by William Wentowski

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For the past several years, BTS has advocated the importance of cyber security. We've done our best to let businesses know that cyber security is something that can't be ignored or underbudgeted. However, more and more businesses fall victim to...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Colonial Pipeline

May 25th, 2021 by William Wentowski

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The events happening with Colonial Pipeline are nothing new. Businesses are hacked every day, however, few have as much impact on the individual citizen as an attack on vital infrastructure. Over the past year, ransomware attacks have increased 300%....

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Three Common Mistakes Businesses Make When It Comes to Cyber Security

March 24th, 2021 by William Wentowski

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Cyber crime continues to increase in frequency and has become a growing concern for businesses everywhere. While this has lead to increased adoption of cyber security solutions, the rate of cyber crime has not slowed down. Why do businesses keep...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Biggest Threat to Cyber Security: Your Employees 

February 3rd, 2021 by William Wentowski

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It is no secret that new dangers plague every industry when regarding cyber security. Everyday there is a new ransomware or crypto virus will grind day to day activities to a halt. Even with the great strides in security the past few years, many companies...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

BTS Protects SMBs from Exponential Growth in Cybercrime

January 11th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group

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BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS Technologies, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that it is educating companies on the dramatic spike in cybercrime targeted towards small to mid-sized (SMB) businesses. Cybersecurity...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases

Increased Ransomware Activity Targeting Healthcare and the Public Sector

October 29th, 2020 by William Wentowski

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The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert for increased Ransomware activity targeting Healthcare and the Public Sector. During COVID-19, we have seen increased attempts to utilize ransomware on healthcare providers....

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Posted in: Cyber Security

The Importance of Cyber Monitoring

June 19th, 2019 by William Wentowski

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Are you aware that BTS Technologies, Inc. has complete cybersecurity solutions to protect your organization from any threat or attack that could arise? Having poor security in your business can lead to not only vulnerability within your...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Should You Pay the Ransom?

April 23rd, 2019 by William Wentowski

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At BTS Technologies Inc. we work diligently to ensure that our customers are never hit with ransomware with our innovative firewall and preventative measures. But what should you do if you are hit with a ransom, and should you ever just pay the ransom?...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Budgets and IT

December 19th, 2017 by William Wentowski

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The end of 2017 is almost here. Many companies, ourselves included, are working on those pesky business details like end-of-year numbers and 2018 budgets. One line item that is often overlooked in those discussions is IT. No one ever wants to talk...

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Posted in: Managed IT, News

Cybersecurity Certification

September 22nd, 2017 by Technology Assurance Group

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BTS a leading provider of unified communications has announced that the company is certified to provide cybersecurity solutions to SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) to protect them from the barrage of cyber-attacks that occur every day. Cybercrimes...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Get Our Latest E-Book

July 26th, 2017 by William Wentowski

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As part of our larger efforts to help customers combat cyber threats, we are sharing our e-book - "5 Common Disasters that Strike Small Businesses." It is a quick overview of the, you guessed it, most common ways business data is stolen, damaged...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Stay Informed about IT Threats

July 12th, 2017 by William Wentowski

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You may have recently seen reports on the news discussing recent IT attacks and malware prevention measures. These specials aim to inform and help protect users from inadvertently spreading threats or falling into cyber traps. We've also been sharing...

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Posted in: Cyber Security


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