Data breaches

Cybersecurity is more an issue for accounting firms than ever — whether they’re considering their own safety, or their clients’.

CPA firms are becoming increasingly concerned about clients who have lax cybersecurity in place.

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.

Be aware of cybersecurity best practices, both in internal operations and interactions with other companies.

Ten pandemic-related technology developments from the past month, and how they’ll impact your clients and your firm.

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 Seattle-based Top 20 Firm issued a notice of a data security incident that it detected in October exposing the names and Social Security numbers of some of its clients.

Not only do accounting firms store a lot of valuable and sensitive information, but the vast majority consist of just a handful of people who may or may not have the technical chops to implement and maintain a robust cybersecurity strategy.

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

Wolters Kluwer's response to a malware attack left many users feeling uninformed.

The IRS offers tips on what practitioners should do immediately after discovering they’ve been breached.

One crucial requirement is an indisputable audit trail that satisfies the evidence requirements of even the most scrutinizing auditor.

The new authentication process that was installed after a big data breach still isn’t protecting taxpayer info.

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted unanimously to approve guidance to encourage public companies to provide more information about cyber attacks, data breaches and the risks of them occurring.

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on improving its authentication processes after a string of data breaches on some of its e-Services and online apps, but some of the improvements haven’t been completely implemented, according to a new report.

RSM US LLP has signed an agreement to add the leaders and staff of SecureState, a security and privacy consulting firm based in Cleveland, and acquire substantially all of its assets.

The Internal Revenue Service is getting ready to open the tax filing season on Monday, Jan. 29, as it gears up to handle the new tax law.

Tax preparers share the advice they're giving taxpayers to protect themselves.