Cyber security
Cyber security
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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.
April 9 -
When to file on 8821; RMDs and the extension; cloud concerns; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
March 30 -
Vertex adds Brazil compliance product, BKD offers new cybersecurity solution, and Beanworks adds AI.
March 26 -
The Internal Revenue Service should be doing more to protect the security of tax transcript information available through its Income Verification Express Service program, according to a new report.
February 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service is alerting tax professionals about a dangerous new phishing scam.
February 10 -
Twenty-five staff members from Syzygy Solutions and Velossent will join Aprio’s advisory services group.
February 3 -
Accounting practices are major targets for hackers, ransomware and more
January 29 -
The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division issued a warning Thursday about a new wave of COVID-19 scams tied to the latest round of stimulus payments, especially targeting taxpayers in the District of Columbia.
January 14 -
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.
December 30 -
Best IT defenses; learning from mistakes; the price of training; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
December 29 -
Quarium hosts QuickBooks Desktop products so firms can access data from anywhere, securely.
December 18 -
Major providers will offer an option for MFA, and the IRS strongly encourages users to take advantage of this added security measure.
December 10 -
The IRS is working with tax professionals to warn the public about coronavirus scams.
December 10 -
Be aware of cybersecurity best practices, both in internal operations and interactions with other companies.
November 16 -
Are ransomware hackers the 21st century Robin Hood? Plus nine other developments in technology from this past month, and how they’ll impact your clients and your firm.
November 11 -
The latest scheme claims to need a taxpayer’s bank account information to direct deposit a stimulus payment.
November 4 -
Internal auditors are facing risks during the COVID-19 pandemic in business continuity, crisis management, cybersecurity and other areas, according to a new report.
November 2 -
Auditors can help companies improve the reliability of their cybersecurity disclosures, according to a new report from the Center for Audit Quality.
October 27 -
CFOs and senior finance executives are dealing with a growing number of responsibilities and demands as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
October 26 -
Cybersecurity audit software maker gets seed funding, online tax research tool available for individual tax topics, and more.
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