Data security

Frank Abagnale, the con man portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Steven Spielberg’s 2002 hit movie, “Catch Me If You Can,” has a message for accountants and their clients about the dangers of using free public Wi-Fi hotspots: Don’t get conned.

Internal auditors increasingly need to check their companies’ defenses against cyberattacks from hackers and identity thieves.

The Internal Revenue Service has restored the online “Get an IP PIN” service after fixing security vulnerabilities in the tool for giving identity theft victims an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number.

The maturity of the internal audit function differs in various parts of the world, according to a new study.

The AICPA announced a multifaceted action plan against cyber crime.

The Internal Revenue Service has begun a new campaign to make tax preparers more aware of security risks that could expose their clients to identity theft and tax fraud.

The biggest technology “annoyance” faced by accountants is keeping up with changing software, according to a recent survey, with security and risk management in second place.

The Internal Revenue Service held a meeting Tuesday of its Security Summit members to discuss progress on combating identity theft-related tax refund fraud this past tax season along with plans for next year.

If you use a shared printer that is not located directly within your reach, printing sensitive documents is not an option.

The Internal Revenue Service has closed down its electronic filing PIN tool after noticing suspicious activity.