Tax season is already stressful enough—but now, hackers are making it even worse. The IRS just issued a major warning about cybercriminals targeting businesses like yours to steal business data, employee credentials, and financial records.
How the Scam Works
Hackers are using tax season urgency to trick businesses into giving away access to critical accounts. Here’s how they operate:
Impersonation: They pretend to be a potential customer, vendor, or financial institution.
Phishing Emails: They send a fake email containing a malicious attachment or a link disguised as a tax document.
Account Takeover: Once clicked, hackers gain access to business emails, financial records, and confidential data.
Fraud & Exploitation: Cybercriminals then impersonate your company to send fake invoices, fraudulent wire instructions, or additional phishing emails.
Why Businesses Are at High-Risk Right Now
Tax season means more financial emails, invoices, and sensitive data flowing through your systems. Hackers know companies are busy and under pressure, making it easier to slip through unnoticed. Once inside, they can steal financial data, commit fraud, or even lock you out of your own systems.
How to Stay Protected Before It’s Too Late
Warn Your Team – Make sure everyone knows how to spot phishing emails.
Strengthen Security – Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and email filtering can help.
Get a Cybersecurity Check-Up – We’ll assess your defenses before hackers find a way in.
Don’t Let Cybercriminals Exploit Tax Season!
Stepfar Technology Group offers a FREE quick security assessment to ensure your business stays protected. Have questions? Call us at (206)-883-4233 Ext.1—we’re here to help!
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