tax
Tax Season is Upon Us, and So Are the Scammers
It’s still relatively early in the year, but bad actors are already targeting accounting and finance organizations as well as filers in the United States with tax-related scams. Researchers at cybersecurity company ...
Ransomware and the Tax Code’s Perverse Incentive
Ransomware payments are deductible, say tax experts: That’s the shocking finding from a recent investigation ...
2021—Year of the Tax Scam
It’s that time of year again, tax season! The inevitability of taxes brings along another inevitability, tax-related scams. In this blog learn about tax scams, common attacks, everyday examples, and defenses against ...
Preventing Tax Identity Theft, FTC and Robocallers, Google Photos Incident
In episode 107 for February 10th 2020: preventing tax identity theft and other tax scams, the FTC taking a stand against companies that support robocallers, and details on the incident where videos ...
Top Tax Scams to Watch out For
Diligent taxpayers are being increasingly targeted by con artists who are well-versed in manipulating the revenue system. The crooks usually impersonate IRS (U.S. Internal Revenue Service) officials, sending fake emails or messages ...
BSidesLV Preview: Your Taxes are Being Leaked
Even if you don’t store your tax data in financial software yourself, chances are your CPA or tax preparer does. Have you ever wondered what kind of software or security procedures your ...
