Cyber attacks

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration so far hasn’t uncovered any evidence that sensitive taxpayer data was accessed during cyberintrusions blamed on Russian government hackers.

The leaders of the Finance Committee sent a letter asking for a briefing on whether taxpayer files were breached in the cyber attacks.

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The pandemic amplifies cybersecurity concerns for CPAs.

As hackers and fraudsters take advantage of the chaos of the pandemic, cyberattacks are skyrocketing, according to SC&H Group director Jeff Bathurst -- making cybersecurity all the more important for accounting firms.

The organization warned victims about the potential for phishing attacks.

The IRS cautioned tax professionals about a new version of a phishing email scam targeting them.

A new TurboTax phishing scam is going around, and cybersecurity experts are warning taxpayers to be vigilant this tax season to protect themselves against cybercrime.

As new technology offers more work flexibility, it also increases the risk of data breaches.

The Internal Revenue Service urged tax professionals and taxpayers to use the free, multi-factor authentication feature offered on tax prep software, as nearly two dozen firms reported data thefts so far.

Strong cybersecurity and employee training are crucial to preventing phishing attacks.

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission has teamed up with Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory on publishing new guidance on managing cyber risks in a digital age.

In an era when cyberattacks occur so frequently, it’s crucial to be educated and proactive about protecting your firm.

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The cloud hosting provider’s CEO shared details about a recent ransomware attack, and the company’s response.

Here’s how you can help your clients who may have been affected.

Cybersecurity is top of mind today for accountants, but accounting professionals have to keep in mind the vulnerability of their clients, and different types of clients face different levels of risk.

This is the second cloud hosting provider in the accounting space to experience a security event this year.

We live in the digital age. But as accountants adopt new technology, they need to be aware of the corresponding rise in cyber threats — and the regulation surrounding them.

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