Top 3 Tips to Stay Secure in 2023
We talk a lot about organizational security on this blog. But what about when it comes to your personal security? If you are a business owner reading this, guess what? This applies to you too. The better an employee’s personal security, the better habits they bring to the workplace. Win-win for your organization’s cybersecurity. As […]
Phishing Emails Target New Hires
It’s a common scenario: a new hire is excited to join your organization and posts a public update on LinkedIn. This post tells the world their start date, the organization they’ve joined, and the role they will place. For example, announcing you’ve entered an organization as “Director of Finance” is like putting a bright red […]
8 Most Important Cybersecurity Tips for Your Employees
When it comes to managing your organization’s cybersecurity, the task doesn’t end as prioritizing it with your budget. Most breaches begin at the employee level, whether an employee is targeted or makes an honest mistake. Focusing on your employees will aid immensely in the security of your organization’s IT infrastructure. Let’s take a look at […]
Top 5 Tips for Excel
As big fans of Microsoft products, we love optimizing the functionality of our favorite software. Microsoft Excel is one of the most versatile programs on the market. It’s been around for a long time, and for a good reason: its functions are endless. Very few people on planet Earth could ever say they’ve completely mastered […]
How Do Ransomware Attacks Start?
Every single organization in America would love the secret to avoiding ransomware attacks. Right? Ransomware is rampant and growing across the United States, in every industry, and across every organization. No sector is spared at this point. When it comes to prevention, it’s essential to understand the starting point. Recent research has shown that ransomware […]
4 Tips to Avoid Phishing
Are you constantly on edge, wondering if the email you received is a phishing attempt? You’re not alone. Many industries are seeing a recent uptick in the frequency of phishing, and we’re also seeing an increase in our client base at Clarity Technology Group. As you consider how to protect your business from phishing attempts, […]
What Can We Learn from the Uber Security Breach?
We all make assumptions about big businesses–big money, big teams, big investments. Our general belief is large companies have infrastructure and security protections. So, when a big name like Uber gets attacked, it rocks our world. If Uber can suffer a cybersecurity breach, then any company of any size or scope is vulnerable to an […]
8 Out of 10 Websites Are Leaking User Searches to Advertisers: How to Protect Your Privacy Online
In a world of growing cybersecurity concerns, privacy for both organizations and individuals has become a valuable commodity. We talk a lot on our blog about protecting your business. Still, it’s also essential to consider personal privacy and how the individual privacy of employees can affect your overall organization. Let’s look at how browser security […]
What Are the Most Common Cybersecurity Mistakes?
Most attacks on organizations can be traced back to a short list of the most common cybersecurity mistakes. A recent report found that over 80% of ransomware attacks could be tracked to three primary sources. Most Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Misconfigured cloud services–cloud applications set up incorrectly can easily allow unauthorized hackers to gain access to […]