The Technology Lab Podcast – Security Risks Update – Sept. 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the current security and technology risks that accounting, tax, and other financial firms face.
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Survey: 40% of U.S. Companies Reported a Data Leak in the Past Year
A big cause of data leaks is improper implementation of zero trust and full trust approaches, SysKit says.
IRS Exposed Confidential Data on 120,000 Taxpayers on Open Website
The Internal Revenue Service mistakenly published confidential data for 120,000 taxpayers on its website before realizing the error and taking down the data, the Treasury Department said.
Why Preventing Data Breaches Should be a Top Priority for CPA Firms
Financial services organizations have been among the biggest targets for hackers in recent years, and it's easy to see why. As keepers of sensitive personal and financial information, CPA firm databases are enticing treasure troves for tech-savvy ...