Malware

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.

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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.

The cloud hosting company was hit by a malicious virus and chose to shut all systems down to proactively prevent widespread data loss.

It's easier than ever for cybercriminals to gain access to a firm’s entire network. Can the good guys win this fight?

Don't wait for a breach to shore up your defenses -- and to help your clients protect themselves.

On May 24, cloud hosting provider Cetrom apparently experienced an outage, with the company’s website and support communication lines still down as of May 28.

The service offered instructions on how to claim an extension, among other things.

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

Wolters Kluwer is working with state agencies to obtain similar relief.

Security experts say the company is responding prudently.

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting announced today at 1:45 p.m. E.T., that CCH Axcess is back up following a malware attack that occurred on Monday.

On Monday May 6, accountants across the country started realizing their CCH products, which are based in the Cloud, were down.