May 2, 2016
5 Steps to Protect Small Business Data
Many small business owners understand and are aware of the risks of data loss, yet feel they do not have proper financial and human resources to effectively protect their business.
March 21, 2016
When Business Computers Are Held For Ransom, Downtime Is Biggest Cost
In short, ransomware is malicious software that gets downloaded (usually on accident) onto a business computer or network. The perpetrators of the scam then lock down the computers and threated to erase key data if the business doesn't pay a ransom.
March 7, 2016
Facebook’s Not-So-Friendly Messenger App Raises Privacy Concerns
When the economy gets tight, markets grow more competitive and some players scramble to find revenue beyond the simple sale of software or services. And they have a ready-made opportunity in collecting and selling the personal data of their users ...
February 10, 2016
IRS E-File System Breached; 101,000 Social Security Numbers May Be Compromised
The IRS says that it recently identified and halted an automated attack upon its Electronic Filing PIN application on its website. IRS.gov. Using personal data stolen elsewhere outside the IRS, identity thieves used malware in an attempt to generate ...
January 25, 2016
Jan. 28 Is National Data Privacy Day
According to 2014 NCSA survey, 74 percent of Americans feel that it is not easy to understand how their personal information is being used by reading the privacy statements or policies on websites and apps, which ultimately prevents them from taking ...
January 22, 2016
Internal Controls and Data Security Top List of Worries For Financial Execs
Internal controls over financial reporting and data security have leaped to the top of the list of compliance issues that cause sleepless nights for executives who prepare corporate financial information.
January 7, 2016
10 Habits That Threaten Business Data Security
They’re just old habits. You likely do them without even thinking. But these 10 habits could be making your company vulnerable to hacks and other cyberattacks.
January 6, 2016
Intuit Adds New Security Features to ProSeries, Lacerte and Intuit Tax Online to Fight Tax Fraud
The expanded security features offer additional ways to authenticate tax preparers’ identities upon account sign in and verification of their E-File Identification Number (EFIN) before electronic filing.
January 4, 2016
PC Matic Offers Strong Approach to Security
Several companies are proposing solutions, but it is uncertain how successful these will be. But it is clear that the use of “white lists” will be a major part of the solution, and that one of the leaders in this movement is a vastly enhanced PC Matic.
December 8, 2015
IRS Proposal Puts Social Security Numbers of Donors at Risk
A new proposed regulation that would result in some nonprofit organizations reporting the Social Security numbers of donors to the IRS is drawing fire from the conservative sector.
November 22, 2015
IRS, States and Tax Software Makers Make New Push For Data Security
The campaign -- which will continue through the April tax deadline -- was announced today at an event hosted by the Federation of Tax Administrators, comprised of state revenue departments across the nation. The effort is part of the Security Summit ...
November 9, 2015
It’s National Security Month, But Payroll Security Is An Everyday Effort
As you prepare to safeguard your clients’ information against potential cyber threats, it’s important to consider where your payroll information is being stored. Is it on a laptop, the Cloud, hosted on a server? Each comes with its own set of risks ...