News March 22, 2021

IRS Scam Emails Ask Tax Preparers for EFIN Information

2 min read - Many people are familiar with U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) scam letters fishing for money around tax season. Now, a new form of IRS scam targets tax professionals in a virtual version of the fake IRS letter. The IRS warned tax…

Advanced Threats April 23, 2020

New Study Shows Consumers Could Be Vulnerable to COVID-19 Spam

5 min read - Since March 11, IBM X-Force has observed a more than 6,000 percent increase in COVID-19 spam, with lures ranging the full gamut of challenges and concerns facing individuals.

Fraud Protection March 17, 2020

2020 Tax Fraud Trends: How to Protect Yourself at Home and Work

8 min read - Scammers view tax season as a prime recruiting season for victims. Here are the most prominent tax fraud trends in 2020 and how to protect your identity and business from risks.

Government March 8, 2016

Security Tips for Tax Season — and Beyond

2 min read - The IRS recently released security tips that individuals and businesses should consider when filing important tax information online.

Advanced Threats December 9, 2015

Eight Crazy Hacks: The Worst and Weirdest Data Breaches of 2015

4 min read - 2015 was a big year for cybercriminals. Here's a look at eight of the biggest hacks from the past 11 months and what we can learn from them.

Fraud Protection August 27, 2015

Why Tax Refund Fraud Losses Are Growing Rapidly

8 min read - Tax refund fraud is catching the attention of cybercriminals, who are committing identity theft to claim a piece of this billion-dollar industry.

May 29, 2015

IRS Data Theft Taxes Patience of 100,000 Users

2 min read - News of an IRS data theft reveals that 100,000 tax returns were stolen using "Get Transcript," prompting $50 million in fraudulent refunds.

Fraud Protection April 14, 2015

Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud: Who Is Getting Your Refund?

3 min read - Stolen identity tax fraud is a growing problem in the United States as criminals steal victims' PII and file returns on behalf of them.

April 13, 2015

Filing Taxes Online? Take a Pass on Public Wi-Fi

2 min read - Americans filing taxes online should avoid doing so over public Wi-Fi networks so they aren't the next victims of cybercriminal activity.

February 20, 2015

IRS Warns Taxpayers of Spear Phishing Scam

2 min read - The IRS has warned that cybercriminals are using bogus emails and voicemail messages in a spear phishing scam to steal personal information at tax time.