Malware

Change is not at hand; a question for brokerages; the IRS Simple Installment; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

What is real and unreal about the times we're living through may have become hard to differentiate for many of us.

The pandemic amplifies cybersecurity concerns for CPAs.

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

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.

Fault in the age of e-filing; the latest scam; barks and breaks; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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

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.

Threat Runner emulates an authentic malware infection on an organization’s network, exposing vulnerabilities in need of remediation without encrypting files and sensitive data.

Following a week and a half of downtime after a security event, Cetrom has deployed AI as well as three additional new technologies to protect their clients.