The start of a new year is a natural time to reset priorities, clean things up, and plan ahead. Your technology, and an annual IT review, should be part of that process, not just something you think about when there’s a problem. While your managed service provider (MSP) handles the technical work behind the Continue Reading
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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Cybercrime
’Tis the Season for Holiday Cybercrime ’Tis the Season for Holiday Cybercrime, as online shopping, shipping updates, digital deals, and year-end business activity hit their peak. Unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of this seasonal surge, using holiday-themed phishing emails, fake delivery alerts, fraudulent online stores, and charity scams to target both individuals and businesses. With Continue Reading
AI: Tricks and Treats
AI and Cybersecurity Horror Stories: Tricks, Treats, and Tales from the Dark Web It’s the season for ghost stories — but for IT professionals, the things that go bump in the night aren’t ghosts or ghouls. They’re phishing emails, ransomware, and rogue AI. Artificial Intelligence has become both the monster and the monster hunter in Continue Reading
40 Years of Evolving in IT Support and Expertise
BTS Celebrates 40 Years in Information Technology Burgess Technology Services is proud to celebrate 40 years of innovation and service in the information technology industry. Founded in 1985 with a single employee in Bath, the company has grown into a trusted regional leader, providing comprehensive IT support and expertise to clients across New England. Originally Continue Reading
Leveraging AI for Your Business’ Security
BTS account manager Anthony Terrano led a breakout session at recent municipal and credit union conferences, entitled Leveraging AI to Secure Your Business. He explained different types of AI, risks to business networks from cyber security attacks, and what AI tools we use to combat them. It’s such important information, we thought we’d share Continue Reading
What’s a Security Stack, and Why Is It Critical for Your Business?
In the last paragraph of our previous blog post, we referenced your business network’s Security Stack. It seems like a good time to dig a little deeper into what a security stack entails, and why it’s important for safeguarding your business. What is a Security Stack? Your security stack refers to the collection of tools, Continue Reading
How Weak MFA and Personal Devices Open the Door to Hackers
As an MSP, we often stress the importance of strong authentication, device hygiene, and secure cloud practices. The following incident involving weak multi-factor authentication (MFA) and a corporate breach underscores exactly why these things matter. It spotlights how one seemingly small weakness on a private device can cascade into a much larger breach. What Happened? Continue Reading
Tax Season Cyber Threats and Your Business. Are You Prepared?
Tax season is a stressful time for businesses, not just because of financial reporting but also due to heightened risk of cyber threats. Cybercriminals know that businesses handle sensitive financial data, making them prime targets for phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and data breaches. Without the right security measures, your business could face financial and Continue Reading
Let Your MSP Be Your Managed IT Valentine
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating relationships. For businesses, one of the most crucial relationships is with your Managed IT Valentine, errr… IT Provider. As the backbone of your operations, your technology environment needs constant care and attention to keep things running smoothly. That’s where Managed Service Providers (MSPs) come in. This Valentine’s Day, Continue Reading