Ransomware

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

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

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

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said the Internal Revenue Service has been successful at preventing ransomware attacks on its systems.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network found that there had been at least 1,251 ransomware-related incidents last year, compared to 602 incidents reported in 2020.

A recent analysis has found that the United States suffers more ransomware attacks than any other country.

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Accountants aren't the only ones interested in software-as-a-service models. Criminal hackers are too, and have already made platforms for people to custom-build their own ransomware campaigns.

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

Right Networks' Roman Kepczyk shared critical security strategies with attendees at the AICPA's major annual conference.

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

Dave McGuire and TJ Sponsel of the Indianapolis tax firm McGuire Sponsel have launched Akita Data, a data-consulting company that aims to protect clients against ransomware attacks and secure their data.

Accounting practices are major targets for hackers, ransomware and more

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