When a fraudster pretends to be a government entity as part of an email phishing scheme, they typically choose the IRS.

Internal audit leaders cited technology as the main driver of risk to their organizations, especially when it comes to cybersecurity, according to a new survey by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

This month in our inaugural Cybersecurity Roundup, we find that the results of a cyber incident can take time to make themselves known.

The nonprofit software company settled with the commission over charges that it failed to disclose a cyber breach with a potentially material impact.

Printing QB checks gets easier, upgrades to Teams, and other developments in technology from the past month.

The changing CPA exam; evils of voicemail; CHIPS may fall; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

The service's Criminal Investigation division plans to cast a spotlight on tax scams and fake charities.

Transforming Free File; what partner agreements omit; excuses, excuses; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

A recent survey finds that most accountants describe themselves as either ahead of the curve on tech adoption or at least keeping pace.

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, insider threats and regulatory noncompliance are all risks that firms must urgently track and prepare to mitigate.

The British cybersecurity company has hired the Big Four firm to review "key financial processes."

A recent poll has found that more than one third of organizations have experienced at least one cybersecurity incident related to accounting and financial data.

A recent Grant Thornton survey found that CFOs are expecting growth next year and are making new technology investments in preparation.

Artificial intelligence is now at the point where it can code sophisticated custom malware, but cybersecurity pros see great potential for both attack and defense.

EITC education; onboarding is key; expats on the rise; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

A recent EisnerAmper survey found companies are increasingly concerned that their next cyber breach won't be from a nefarious hacker but an employee who makes a mistake.

Researchers used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-driven text generator, to create a new strain of malware capable of bypassing traditional controls.

There were hundreds of millions of data breaches in 2022, which nonetheless represents a major improvement from previous years.

Plus, cybercriminals go corporate, and other news and updates from the accounting technology world.

Remote workers, by their very nature, are more vulnerable to cyber threats. One study suggests that the best way to get them to take these threats seriously is fear.