Beware! As we quickly approach the end of the year and the start of tax season, more and more of these types of scams will find their way to our mailboxes.
https://blog.knowbe4.com/irs-issues-urgent-warning-on-tax-transcript-scam
IRS
File Your Taxes Before Scammers Do It For You
This is very sound advice. Move quickly to simply your life and avoid any issues with potential fraud.
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/01/file-your-taxes-before-scammers-do-it-for-you/
IRS suspends contract with Equifax after malware discovered
Finally, some good news related to Equifax and all the nonsense surrounding the breach and the federal government’s reaction to it.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/equifax-irs-data-breach-malware-discovered/
Equifax Awarded $7m IRS Fraud Prevention Contract
A no bid contract….post breach….post Congressional hearing….I simply have no words….
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/equifax-awarded-7m-irs-fraud/
[ALERT] The IRS Issued An Urgent Warning Against An IRS / FBI-Themed Ransomware Phishing Attack
Please be aware of these threats, notify your employees, and train on how to spot these malicious messages.
Identity thieves obtain 100,000 electronic filing PINs from IRS system
Unfortunately, it is tax season and this type of attack was expected. Please review your online status and file as soon as feasible.
IRS: Identity Theft Protection a Tax Deductible Benefit – Even Without a Breach
It is good to know that the IRS is endorsing identity protection. Now, if we can only eliminate some of the root causes of cyber crime, these types of deductions would be less necessary.
Hackers compromise 100,000 IRS tax accounts with pre-stolen data
The data available from an organization like the IRS is staggering and to know that it was so easily pillaged is a bit disturbing. Given the fact that we have no option but to provide the source data makes it all the more upsetting.
