Data security

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.

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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.

The vulnerability of the Social Security number isn't helping, either.

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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.

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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.

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Cryptocurrency-enabled cybercrimes are growing in sophistication, aided by criminal groups that increasingly mimic legitimate corporate structures.

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Recent news of tax solutions leaking data to third parties like Facebook have raised concerns about how accountants can protect client privacy in the age of big data.

Accounting practices that are not already taking cybersecurity seriously need to make it a top priority now.

Data indicates that over 5 million people have had malware steal their personal information and put up for sale for scammers.

In addition to safeguarding their own data, accountants must also maintain security at their firms, and keep client data secure.

A recent report from AuditBoard says that cybersecurity and data privacy are among the key risks facing internal auditors today.