Multi-factor authentication – Why you need it
The security of client data needs to be of the utmost importance to accounting firms. Online thieves have become more sophisticated in recent years. At…
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Portal Security – 5 Tips to Stay Safe
Data security is in the news. Phishing scams, ransomware, spyware and other exploits keep security experts on their toes. Accountants aren’t typically in the data…
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8 Common Actions that Put Passwords at Risk
Cybercriminals are getting incredibly sophisticated and their phishing attacks now take place online on phony websites, via phishing emails, through automated telephone calls, through malware…
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Is Your Firm Serious About Security?
This digital world in which we live is an exciting one with opportunities to connect, share and collaborate in ways we never imagined. Technology impacts…
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2-Step Verification: Stronger Security for your CCH Axcess Portal Account
Tax-refund fraud in 2016 reached about $21 billion, up from just $6.5 billion in 2014, according to the IRS. With recent rises in tax-related identity…
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Don’t Forget the Post Tax Season Postmortem!
With tax season coming to an end this week, the next 60 to 90 days offers firms a chance to take a deep breath, consider…
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Phishing scams to watch for this tax season
Identity theft is increasing, and the IRS is helping protect taxpayers from phishing scams and other cybercrime. A tax season phishing scam is uncovered seemingly every…
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IRS warns of new access locked phishing scam
On February 17, 2017 the IRS published a news release warning tax professionals to be aware of a new phishing scam in which hackers pose…
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Accounting Firm Risk – Is Your Firm Protected?
Accountants are naturally averse to risk. After all, your clients count on you to protect their finances. Their livelihoods depend on you, which makes trust…
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Managing Risk in Accounting Firms
Security is at the top of everyone’s mind this tax season. In fact, managing risk has been a hot topic for several years now. In…
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