In an increasingly digital world, ensuring the safety and security of our information has become more important than ever.

Chances are, you rely on a search engine, such as Google or Bing, on a pretty regular basis. But have you ever paused to wonder how the top search results managed to secure their prominent positions?

With AI-driven tools such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard becoming increasingly popular, reports have come out that indicate these tools could make it easier for hackers to steal passwords and phish sensitive information.

TNTMAX is now a Township of Wyckoff Certified Green Business.

Summer is almost here. Warmer weather is on its way and travel plans are booked. In order to fully relax and enjoy this summer, keep any worries about your electronic devices at bay with these 10 tips.

This week, thousands of people gathered in San Francisco for the 2023 RSA Conference.

April 22 marks the 52nd annual Earth Day, a day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Reducing environmental impacts and sustainability initiatives can span nearly every industry, including technology and IT.

A new alert shows that U.S. and international government agencies are urging software manufacturers to “revamp” the design of certain software to take the burden of cybersecurity flaws off of customers.

Whether you’re traveling for spring break, or preparing for an exciting vacation this summer, it is important to stay safe — on and off line.

March 31st is World Backup Day, a day to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular backups.

These now revised voluntary guidelines are designed to offer businesses across the United States advice on ways to bolster their resilience against a rising trend of malicious cyber activity.

With fewer costs and greater scalability, more and more businesses are moving to the cloud, report finds.

On March 2, the White House released a long-awaited National Cybersecurity Strategy which is designed to combat the rising threat of malicious cyber activity we have seen in recent years.

A recent Gartner survey of 138 HR leaders has revealed that the three most important HR technologies this year are skills management, learning experience platforms and internal talent marketplaces.

Businesses of all sizes and industries are taking cybersecurity more seriously with the median IT budget for cybersecurity increasing from $50,000 in 2018-2019 to $129,000 in 2021-2022.

As the Super Bowl approaches, the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center evaluated the 10 most popular Android sports and betting apps through the lens of supply chain security. And the findings aren’t scoring big on cybersecurity.

The Identity Theft Resource Center released its annual Data Breach Report which includes statistics about cyberattacks and data compromises in 2022. Here are key findings to keep in mind.

As predicted before the start of the new year, AI is reaching new heights in 2023.

T-Mobile revealed in a financial filing that a hacker accessed a trove of personal data belonging to 37 million customers.

This updated TNTMAX Top 9 list (formerly Top 10) is all about password management tools that are used to secure your sensitive login credentials like usernames and passwords. Password managers, or safes, allow users to centralize their usernames, passwords, credit card information and any other sensitive data into one secure encrypted location. Users may balk...

The Consumer Electronics Show, also known as CES, is the biggest tech trade show of the year. Here are some of the biggest announcements from the 2023 show.

This week, more than 200 million Twitter accounts, including email addresses, were leaked, raising cybersecurity concerns from officials.

It has been another whirlwind year in the world of tech. And if one thing is for sure, it became clear that cybersecurity is more important than ever.

Shopping online during the holiday season has become a popular option over the past few years. In 2021, consumers spent approximately $10.7 billion during Cyber Monday alone. Online shopping can take a lot of the stress out of the holiday shopping process, however it is important to stay safe. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t take this time off. In fact, they tend to use this time to their advantage.

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, according to a report from the New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged on user.

As we near the end of another year, IT trends have become more important than ever. “It’s been a long time coming, and I believe the pandemic gave CIO’s a bit of a boost, but the efforts to bring the back office to the front are materializing at a significantly higher rate,” said Eric Valdes, Chief Operating Officer at TNTMAX.

Shopping online during the holiday season has become a popular option over the past few years. In 2021, consumers spent approximately $10.7 billion during Cyber Monday alone.  Online shopping can take a lot of the stress out of the holiday shopping process, however it is important to stay safe. Unfortunately, cybercriminals don’t take this time...

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, according to a report from the New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged on user.  Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could be able to install programs;...

As we near the end of another year, IT trends have become more important than ever.  “It’s been a long time coming, and I believe the pandemic gave CIO’s a bit of a boost, but the efforts to bring the back office to the front are materializing at a significantly higher rate,” said Eric Valdes,...

Cybersecurity insurance for business has become a new norm and is now required in many industries. Now, cybersecurity insurance is expected to become an increasingly larger part of the insurance market as threat levels increase in number and sophistication.

The Danish authorities wrote that Google’s audience measurement tool is not compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) because the tool transfers personal data to the United States which does not offer an adequate level of data protection. The decision follows those from other European nations including Austria, France and Italy.

Zelle and Bank of America are calling attention to what is called the “pay yourself” scam. It begins with a text message from a scammer that looks like a fraud alert from your bank. If you respond to the message, you’ll receive a call from a number that appears to be your bank. The scammer then pretends to be a representative from your bank or credit union and offers to stop the alleged fraud.

It’s that time of year again – back to school season. As we prepare to send our children back to school, whether it’s to Kindergarten or college, here are some tech tips to keep in mind.

Data loss can set businesses back critically in procuring lost emails, company records, client files, accounting information, and more. In some cases, data loss can be dealt with by businesses directing needed resources towards data retrieval. However, in worse cases, companies may find themselves trying to rectify a tarnished reputation and dealing with financial repercussions as a result.

There may be more information on your online self than you think. Though in some cases it can be harmless, it can also be used against you or people you know by malicious cybercriminals. Recent efforts by search engines allow you to disappear online in many cases.

Unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t taking any time off this summer. Here’s a round up of a few recent attacks to keep in mind: Cryptocurrency Scams The New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration cell has received reports of stolen cryptocurrency. The FBI also issued a notification alerting financial institutions and investors that cybercriminals are creating fraudulent cryptocurrency...

WYCKOFF, NJ, JULY 2022 — TNTMAX, a leading New Jersey-based managed technology service and cyber security consulting company, welcomes Eric Valdes as Chief Operating Officer. Valdes was the Vice President of Technology at FIRST for five years, where he served as their first internal IT hire. He brings 15 years of technology experience to TNTMAX. “We...

Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams are known to be some of the most financially damaging cybercrimes out there. Here’s what to look for and how to protect yourself and your organization: WHAT IS A BEC?  In a BEC scam, criminals send an email message that appears to come from a known source making a legitimate...

The FBI has warned of an uptick in cases where “deepfakes” and stolen personal information are being used to apply for tech jobs in the U.S., reported TechCrunch (June 28). A deepfake is a video of a person in which their face or body has been digitally altered so that they appear to be someone...

Social media companies have been making headlines over the past couple days. Here’s a look into some of the top stories of the week: TikTok moves all U.S. traffic to Oracle servers: TikTok said it is moving U.S. users’ data to Oracle servers stored in the country, reported TechCrunch (June 17). However, overshadowing its migration...

Identity theft and credit are more closely related than you might think. “Credit, identity and reputation monitoring and management is no longer an option but rather a requirement if you want to protect your identity, reputation and financial assets,” said TNTMAX President Frederic Farcy. WHAT IS IDENTITY THEFT?  Identity theft is the crime of obtaining...

If you missed Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2022, here are six of the biggest updates you can expect from the company in the near future (via: The Verge): Apple Pay Later Apple is launching its own take on the “buy now, pay later” trend called Apple Pay Later. Users will be able to pay for...

A VPN, or virtual private network, is a great tool when traveling or using any public Wi-Fi. It increases security and privacy online by extending a private network “tunnel” across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to...

If you’re wondering whether you really need to install an antivirus software, the answer is yes. Antivirus is a type of software used to prevent, scan, detect, and delete viruses from a computer, per a report from Verizon. Once installed, most programs run in the background of a device to protect against virus attacks automatically....

Social media may seem like harmless fun, but sharing even the smallest details with the wrong audience can lead to a hack. “Be careful what you share and with whom you share it,” said TNTMAX President Frederic Farcy. “We love to see friends’ vacation photos or read about their latest family news on social media,...

Passwords may soon become a thing of the past. Tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft announced that they have committed to building support for passwordless sign-in across all of the mobile, desktop, and browser platforms that they control in the coming year, reported The Verge (May 5). The functionality is being made possible by a...

You may want to stop ignoring the software update popups on your devices. Here’s why: WHY UPDATING IS IMPORTANT In today’s cybersecurity landscape, it is imperative that devices are running the latest versions of software and security patches are installed to keep them up to date, according to TNTMAX President Frederic Farcy. “While this alone...

Are you in the cloud? Here’s why you might want to be: WHAT IS THE CLOUD? To put it simply, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the cloud”), according to Azure. If you use an online service to send email, edit documents, or...

Online privacy protections are gaining traction with the tech industry. Congressional leaders are negotiating on stalled consumer-privacy legislation, raising the prospect that a bipartisan bill could become reality after years of false starts, reported The Wall Street Journal (April 26). Congress is under pressure following recent disclosures of content potentially harmful to young people on...

As part of their 50th anniversary, longtime TNTMAX client, Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat underwent a rebrand to Hope Christian Services (HCS). TNTMAX was brought in to address some of the behind the scenes technology changes that needed to take place prior to the announcement of their new name and branding. Because the new name was...

Do you have Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) turned on? Here’s why you should: WHAT IS MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION? MFA, sometimes known as “Two-Step Verification,” is an authentication method that requires a user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as an application, online account, or a VPN, according to One...

Takedowns of global hacker operations have been making headlines as of late, highlighting the importance of strong cybersecurity. Hacker Data Market Seized by FBI Western law enforcement agencies have dismantled an online marketplace, called RaidForums, used to buy and sell hacked and stolen personal data belonging to millions of people, reported The Seattle Times (April 12)....

Being able to save your passwords in your browser may be convenient, but it could cost you more than you think. Unfortunately, web browsers do not do a great job at keeping passwords, credit-card numbers, and personal details, safe. They are also fairly easy to break into, and malware, browser extensions and even honest software...

When you visit an ecommerce site, you’ll see labels that state it’s safe and that its payments are protected. What do those labels mean, and why do they matter? In this blog, the team at TNTMAX will take you through the basics of cyber security in NJ – what the term means, and why it’s...

In cyber security, we define the steps that a hacker takes to gain control of your system/data as the cyber Kill Chain. The first step of the Kill Chain is known as Reconnaissance. That is when the hacker selects a target, like a particular company or person, researches it, and attempts to identify personal information...

As if the pandemic has not been trying enough for CEOs, business owners and other high-level executives, now comes the news that cybercriminals are targeting them more aggressively with phishing scams and other nefarious schemes. Trend Micro reports that they have been following an evolving phishing campaign where cyber criminals are targeting C-Level corporate leaders...

The recent hack at technology company, Solar Winds, reached far and wide. Impacted companies and institutions included at least one university, a hospital system, US government agencies, numerous technology giants all the way down to smaller companies these larger companies provide services to. Immediately upon learning about the hack, TNTMAX checked all its clients’ technology...

At TNTMAX, cyber security training is in our DNA. We train our employees, subcontractors, and our clients to develop Cyber Security Awareness Intelligence (CSAI) so they can be the best defense against cybercrime. The ever increasing level of risk that threatens both companies and individuals becomes more sophisticated and more difficult to prevent all the...

TNTMAX staff will continue to work remotely for the foreseeable future, but we are OPEN for business and fully operational. Regardless of where our staff is located, we will provide the same level of excellent service to our clients as if we were working from our office. To aid in this effort, onsite IT visits...

It is one thing when we know it’s only temporary – for 1 or 2 days as a result of a snowstorm or other weather-related issue – but it is something altogether different when it is for an indefinite period during worldwide pandemic crisis. We are learning along with everyone else, that working from home...

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many of us are living and working in isolation in a global effort to flatten the curve and protect our health systems and the at-risk among us.  As we all step up our efforts to practice good hygiene and safety, we must also step up our online safety. As in...

Hi, this Frederic Farcy from TNTMAX and I want to welcome you to our final installment of our 2019 Cybersecurity Awareness video series that is part of “Cybersecurity Awareness Month”. I hope you’ve found these videos helpful and a good source of information on the topic of Cybersecurity. While I have mostly focused our cybersecurity...

This is Frederic Farcy from TNTMAX, and we are halfway through Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We hope that the videos series we posted so far have been helpful in navigating the cybersecurity landscape maze that can be quite overwhelming and scary. Our goal is to provide you the confidence and guidanceneeded to tackle Cybersecurity requirements, in...

INTRO Hi. I am Frederic Farcy, President of TNTMAX, with some more cybersecurity tips and recommendations for you and your business.  Have a plan – Corporations and organizations that want a strong cybersecurity strategy must begin with a plan. Management with the help of their IT providers must perform a detailed risk management assessment for...

Intro – This is Frederic Farcy, President of TNTMAX with another installment of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month tips and information. This week we will talk about some of the basic core tools that every business must incorporate into their organizational IT policies. BACKUP – The first is a back-up procedure. What would happen if your...

Hi, I’m Frederic Farcy from TNTMAX. Here at TNTMAX we are strong believers in keeping our clients informed and secured. Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I wanted to share some good information with you to ensure that you have the resources you need to stay safe and secure online. What is CyberSecurity it is...

TNTMAX IT Consulting in New Jersey: Ideas for Utilizing Google Home in the Office With Google Home, anyone, from the high-powered executive to the toddler learning to talk, can have their own personal assistant. In spite of the word “Home” in its name, Google’s version of the smart speaker is a convenient office tool too....

As a technology expert, I am often asked about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The questions range from ‘What are they?’, ‘Do I need one?’ and ‘Which one do you recommend for my home computer or personal devices?’ Since so many friends and clients have asked me, I figured others may be curious as well, so...

10 Ways to Reuse Old Smart Phones as Part of Your IT Services-Bergen County Tech Tips If you’re like most people, there is a big possibility that you have a spare smart phone lying around. You probably have no idea what to do with it—you know you’re never going to use it as a primary...

Boosting a company’s transformation by maximizing their capabilities through information technology is our biggest source of pride at TNTMAX. We are a managed service provider for New Jersey businesses whose passion inspire us to help fulfill their vision and goals. As operations become ever so reliant on IT and these technologies continue to advance, we...

How IT Services in Bergen County Can Save $, Reduce Downtime, and Increase Productivity   In today’s economy businesses are always looking for the competitive edge. Businesses must come up with innovative ways to cut down their costs drastically to survive these hard times. The question is: what can you do to survive in this...

How Promising is Blockchain for Business? By TNTMAX: IT Services NJ   Ever wonder if there is an easier way to complete transactions without having to deal with online wallets, banks and third-party applications? Well, it is possible – and all thanks to blockchain. Imagine 4 friends – Jack, Sam, Ted and Phil – meet...

Emergence of 5G Networks and How It Will Evolve IT Consulting in New Jersey 3G, 4G and now 5G?! Despite the noise and excitement at the end of 2018, there’s a lot of confusion about what constitutes 5G and what does not. If you still don’t know exactly what 5G is or how it might...

When to Outsource Your IT Consulting: Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat Example More often than not, an organization’s ability to attract new customers, keep existing customers and employees happy while maintaining positive cash flow, are all signs that the company will enjoy steady and continual growth. Growth comes with challenges and opportunities. You might need to...

FIRST Agency + TNTMAX Forge Lasting Partnership in IT Services NJ   At TNTMAX, we are proud of the lifelong connections we make with our clients, as this case study from our working relationship with FIRST Agency will show.  FIRST Agency needed a full range of IT support for their growing company, and TNTMAX helped them...

VOiP Phishing Scams: What are they, and how TNTMAX’s IT Services in Bergen County Can Protect Your Company & Employees The rise in use of VoIP technology means that VoIP phishing scams are everywhere. TNTMAX’s experts in IT Services in Bergen County help business owners understand VoIP and how to avoid phishing scams within their...

TNTMAX TOP 15 CYBER SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR Small Businesses (Detailed List) IMPORTANT before you start reading our recommendations, say to yourself, “I am a target for hackers.” It does not matter whether or not you hold top secret information or have millions in your bank account – your identity and your computer resources are a...

TNTMAX’s TOP 15 RECOMMENDATIONS CYBER SECURITY  FOR INDIVIDUALS (Detailed List) IMPORTANT before you start reading our recommendations, say to yourself, “I am a target for hackers.” It does not matter whether or not you hold top secret information or have millions in your bank account – your identity and your computer resources are a target....

WHAT IS A PHISHING OR SPEAR PHISHING ATTACK? To answer this question, I will use the explanation from Phishing.org (see http://www.phishing.org/what-is-phishing) “Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as...

Getting ‘Clarity’ Into Effective Web Design – Paramus NJ & Bergen County Web News Web design is a complex convergence of graphic design, computer programming, artistic aesthetics and analytical study. Clarity, the new web design program recently released by Microsoft, is a program focused on the analytics aspect of web design. Intended to provide “clarity”...

Lead Magnets in Web Design:  Bergen County NJ Businesses Ready To Step Up Their Game  An effective business website helps bring in more customers – bottom line.  With a branding that stands out and the right marketing messages that speak to their ideal customer, some business owners might be tempted to think the job of...

Cloud computing has been ranked as one of the most in-demand skills for 2019. The technology has been around for years, but with many organizations finally moving their infrastructures to the public cloud, there is a dire need of highly qualified professionals in this field. According to a recent survey conducted by Linkedin, the U.S....

Real Stories of Data Disaster: The Importance of an IT Managed Service Provider in New Jersey   There’s no shortage of stories about the types of data disasters various businesses have experienced in the past few decades. Since operational activities are becoming digitized at an increasing pace, it’s expected that these incidents will keep occurring....

Reasons why your business needs professional data backup from TNTMAX: IT Consulting New Jersey   Losing digital data is like a rite of passage everyone experiences at some point. Whether it’s an essay stored on a USB that becomes corrupted the night before submission, or busy toddler fingers deleting your vacation photos from your phone....

Be Part of the Bergen County Web Design Revolution with TNTMAX Did you know 45% of small businesses don’t have a website? Although word-of-mouth still stands as an effective marketing strategy to get new customers, businesses without a website miss out on more potential leads—and sales. TNTMAX is at the center of the Bergen County...

Talk to Managed Service Provider New Jersey’s TNTMAX About Whether VOiP Services Could Help Your Business Grow     What is VoIP?   VoIP stands for “Voice over IP,” a protocol aimed towards transmitting voice over a broadband internet connection. Over the past two decades, this form of communication came into practice as an alternative...

Businesses in Bergen County: Website Design Tips for Marketing to Gen Z   Marketing, as most of us are aware, is no easy task. It’s a specialty field, and most businesses hire an expert professional to develop their marketing strategy. However, if you run a small startup or business, that may be out of the...

Common Myths About Outsourcing to a Managed Service Provider: New Jersey Businesses, Beware! If your company is growing, and you’re considering investing in an external managed service provider rather than keeping all of your IT needs in-house, here are 5 common misunderstandings or myths about MSPs to help you determine which path is right for...

Over Half Your Staff Misunderstands Cybersecurity: IT Services in Bergen County Talks Training Tips   In the aftermath of a security breach within a company, there’s typically an emphasis on the importance of cybersecurity for a short period of time. Unfortunately, these conversations rarely translate to a large scale change in user behavior. The latest...

Think having a custom app for your business is beyond your reach? Think again. Whether you’re a startup, small business, or large corporation, working with an IT team to develop custom software for your business is more accessible than ever – and more affordable. One great example of the utility of custom software for your...

7 Reasons You Might Be Ready to Outsource Your IT Consulting to New Jersey ‘s TNTMAX   The right integration of technology with business growth strategy can make a huge difference in whether your company becomes a titan in your industry or remains a survival-based shop.  With the shift to cloud-based business, customer service that...

In today’s world, as more and more people look to the internet to find products and services, consumers vet businesses online before becoming patrons. That’s why it’s increasingly important to have an excellent web presence. Think about it: your webpage can be a huge asset in attracting customers, helping you grow your business and increasing...

How Software Companies in New Jersey Make Your Garden State Small Business More Efficient Small businesses are the powerhouse of the US economy.  In fact, firms with less than 20 workers form almost 90% of the businesses in the US. The vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem is fueled by innovation, which is why business owners need to...

When prospective customers want evidence of your proficiency at delivering products and services, they turn to your website for a virtual tour. Then, of course, converting them from visitors to paying customers is your goal.  A great website can do just that. On the other hand, if your website is difficult to navigate or doesn’t...

Did you know that 40% of small businesses fail to get back on their feet after a disaster? If your business doesn’t have a disaster recovery plan in place or an IT provider that is equipped to handle one, then you’re taking a huge risk.  Sure, in a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to worry...

It’s 2019, and if your business doesn’t have a website, then you’re almost guaranteed to be losing customers. Even if a potential client knows about your company, if they can’t pop online to check your business hours or get your phone number to make an appointment, then statistics say 70% of browsing customers will move...

Even though The Cloud was actually invented almost 50 years ago, many people are still hesitant to convert to cloud computing. Business has been revolutionized by The Cloud in so many ways, but the process can be overwhelming, confusing, and tricky at times. In this article, experts from TNTMAX’s IT services in Bergen County outline...

We are excited to announce our new website! While we loved our past website, we wanted an updated site that best represents what TNTMAX is about: supporting our client’s growth with limitless technology. The new site features our full range of IT services including (but not limited to) cybersecurity and disaster recovery to website design,...

You have landed an interview, congratulations! Now what? We know that interviews can be a nerve-racking experience, so we’ve compiled some advice on how to prepare and feel confident. 1. Research the Company There is a bit of research that goes into looking for a job and finding a company that you feel matches your...

It’s nearly impossible to get through the day without needing a password to access something. Even our passwords occasionally need a backup password. Research shows that most people have five “go to” passwords that they use on multiple sites. Too often people use the same password over and over and that is what opens them...