Cyber attacks

Accountants aren't the only ones interested in software-as-a-service models. Criminal hackers are too, and have already made platforms for people to custom-build their own ransomware campaigns.

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Ronin, a video game-linked blockchain network, said hackers stole about $600 million worth of cryptocurrencies, one of the largest of such heists in history.

With the market for these policies hardening, accounting firms need to be proactive to get covered.

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Tech experts from across the profession share 14 of their best tips for protecting you and your clients.

With millions of more Americans now telecommuting, accounting firm leaders need to know how to prevent data breaches and information theft.

Sage will automatically apply the fixes for customers as part of its standard maintenance.

Security experts are seeing a rise this tax season in phishing schemes and malware tied to hot-button subjects like tax refunds, stimulus payments and COVID-19 vaccines.

Accounting practices are major targets for hackers, ransomware and more

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.