The recent extension to the tax filing deadline means there’s more time for you to prioritize safety and security as you’re sharing sensitive data online. Here are some quick and easy check-backs to think about as you file this season. First and foremost, file securely. If you file online, always file using a secure […]
You may think that gaining an extra hour of sleep would have positive effects on your productivity, but studies have shown that’s not typically true. The now shortened days and disruption to our bodies’ sleep and functionality can have astounding effects on our sleep cycles, mental clarity, health, and focus. In the midst […]
Even in a remote-work world, it’s important to stay connected and share insights with peers and leaders of the larger business community. Recently, we did just that as James Fields shared with cityCURRENT CEO, Jeremy Park, thoughts and philosophies on powering remote work for ourselves and our clients, retaining company culture, the important role […]
Malicious email attacks continue to be a common security threat to individuals and businesses, with small businesses being targeted most often. Email messages asking recipients to click on unknown links or attachments are especially dangerous because the sender oftentimes impersonates a leader or another member of your organization. Common requests can include: Making a financial […]
News of company-wide data breaches is growing rapidly, and recent research indicates that small and medium sized businesses actually suffer more than the major corporations. Not only do they suffer more cybersecurity attacks, but the costs associated with these attacks are alarming. “In 2017, average malware-related costs for small and medium-sized businesses included $1,027,053 due […]
It’s tax week, and whether you’re filing personal taxes or business taxes, you’re more than likely filing electronically. Electronic filing has become the most popular method of filing, and though it’s convenient, e-filing can make you vulnerable to security threats and ultimately allow cybercriminals to fraudulently collect your refund. Only recently have we seen a […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The team at Concept Technology Inc. is proud to announce a new addition to the client roster, Wamble & Associates, PLLC. Established in 1984 and incorporated in 1997, the professional consulting firm is a small group with a deep impact on Middle Tennessee. For more than 30 years they have provided cost-effective civil engineering, land […]
It’s no laughing matter when confidential electronic information is compromised. Businesses and individuals alike must put security measures in place to ensure their identities remain safe in this digital world we live in. Cyber hackers do not discriminate. Many may think that they only hit large corporations with a greater volume of data to steal, […]
Cyber crime is a lucrative business. According to a report by The Guardian, cyber attacks cost the U.S. economy roughly $100 billion each year. That’s right, $100 billion, with a “B.” These attacks aren’t just on big-name brands like Target, JP Morgan Chase and Sony, either. Small businesses are just as vulnerable to this kind of […]
There’s a threat lurking in the darkest corners of the web, waiting to strike — and it doesn’t discriminate. Individuals, businesses and even police departments have all found themselves victims of CryptoLocker, a particularly harmful form of malicious software (malware). CryptoLocker falls into a category of malware known as ransomware, which is essentially a sophisticated […]
