Bear Technologies - An ITernal Network Company

01/23/2026

Let me ask you something — when was the last time you or someone on your team pasted information into an AI tool? Did they enter meeting notes? Maybe they entered a contract excerpt. Maybe it was internal documentation, client details, or even source code.

Here’s the problem — once that data goes into a public AI tool, you may have just lost control of it. And most businesses don’t realize that until it’s too late.

AI is incredibly powerful, and I’m a huge fan of using it the right way. But without guardrails, it can quietly become one of the fastest ways to leak private, sensitive business data.

Today, I’m going to walk you through six practical ways to prevent that from happening — so you can use AI confidently, without putting your business at risk.

01/17/2022

Federal Cybersecurity Officials Issue Advisory for Critical Infrastructure Operators
January 11, 2022
Link: https://bit.ly/nsdc11121

Federal cyber officials are alerting critical infrastructure operators of the potential for Russian state-sponsored Russian cyberattacks on their systems.

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA), issued Tuesday a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) detailing Russian cyber activities, outlining the threat, offering guidance for preparation, and encouraging vigilance.

The advisory outlines precautions critical infrastructure organizations should take now to counter this threat including patching all systems, implementing multi-factor authentication, utilize antivirus software, and develop internal contact lists. The advisory also points to the cyber actors’ history of targeting state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.

Click here for details of the threat including a full outline of CISA’s recommended procedures.

“CISA, the FBI, and NSA encourage the cybersecurity community—especially critical infrastructure network defenders—to adopt a heightened state of awareness, conduct proactive threat hunting, and implement the mitigations identified in the joint CSA,” the agencies said in a statement announcing its concerns on Tuesday. “CISA recommends network defenders review CISA's Russia Cyber Threat Overview and Advisories page for more information on Russian state-sponsored malicious cyber activity. CISA recommends critical infrastructure leaders review CISA Insights: Preparing For and Mitigating Potential Cyber Threats for steps to proactively strengthen their organization's operational resiliency against sophisticated threat actors, including nation-states and their proxies."

CISA offers on its website resources to aid state, local, territorial, and tribal governments on identify, protect, detect, and respond to threats.

Federal cyber officials are alerting critical infrastructure operators of the potential for Russian state-sponsored Russian cyberattacks on their systems.The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and National Security Agency (NSA), issue...

01/11/2022

Don't get caught! How to spot email and SMS Phishing Attempts
I checked my email over the weekend and amid the usual promotional message, reader letters, PR content, and obvious phishing attempts in my inbox, there were a few emails related to my YouTube account. Recently, Google warned that hackers were sending a phishing email to YouTube creators, offering antivirus software in exchange for a review on the channel. The antivirus was in fact malware designed to steal passwords and browser cookies, which can also hold login credentials.

Look at the From email address. If you don't recognize the address or the sender, think twice about opening any links contained within the email.

01/08/2022

Are Your Employee' Passwords
P@ssw0rd?
Are your employee passwords…P@ssw0rd? Verizon's Data Breach Report showed that 81% of hacking-related breaches used either stolen and/or weak passwords.

Employees are the weakest link in your network security, using weak passwords and falling for phishing and social engineering attacks.

Contact Bear Technologies for your IT security evaluation.

07/01/2020

Several CompTIA members have reopened their offices or have plans to do so. Here are some tips on what they did, how they did it, and what to expect going forward.

06/30/2020

A cyberattack on a business can shut down the company if not adequately protected. If you suspect your network or computers have been compromised, please Contact Bear Technologies for more assistance!

How much money can a cyberattack cost your business? CompTIA’s UK Business Technology Community recently discussed the topic.

06/30/2020

The Internet of ransomware things! 😀

05/27/2020

Glad to see they made an arrest! In today's environment of remote workers, ransomware is going up. Please do NOT open any email if you don't recognize the sender.

Bear Technologies is here to help if you have any questions or need assistance.

A group of four people calling themselves "Pentaguard" were arrested in house raids.

05/21/2020

AVOID SCAMS RELATED TO ECONOMIC PAYMENTS, COVID-19
Original release date: May 21, 2020
In March, Congress passed—and the President signed—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic relief package intended to support American businesses and individuals economically burdened by the coronavirus pandemic. A provision of the law includes sending economic impact payments to eligible Americans.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the United States Secret Service (USSS) urge all Americans to be on the lookout for criminal fraud related to these economic impact payments—particularly fraud using coronavirus lures to steal personal and financial information, as well as the economic impact payments themselves—and for adversaries seeking to disrupt payment efforts.

To report an IRS-related coronavirus scam, visit the IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting webpage.

Please contact us if you have any questions concerning Covid-19 scams or fraud. Be safe and healthy!

05/16/2020

Bear Technologies has been receiving multiple support calls concerning this scam. Do NOT respond to any email or text message. If you need help, please contact Bear Technologies for assistance.

The FBI reports an increase in sextortion scams recently where crooks demand payment to not leak sensitive images or information about a victim.