National Tax Security Awareness Week: IRS Helps Taxpayers Protect Against Cyber Criminals

ronjor · Nov 29, 2017

Original release date: November 28, 2017

As part of National Tax Security Awareness Week—November 27 to December 1—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is releasing daily security tips to help taxpayers protect their data and identities against tax-related identity theft.
US-CERT encourages taxpayers to visit the IRS National Tax Security Awareness Week 2017 page for daily security guidance, review US-CERT’s Tip on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks, and read the following National Tax Security Awareness Week alerts:
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guest · Nov 18, 2019

IRS Publishes Guidance to Help Taxpayers Fight Identity Theft
November 18, 2019
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...dance-to-help-taxpayers-fight-identity-theft/

Security Summit partners including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the US tax industry, and several state tax agencies published security guidance and updated content to highlight identity theft precautions to be taken during the incoming holiday shopping season.

"While people are shopping online, identity thieves are trying to shoplift their sensitive information. As the holiday season and tax season approach, everyone should remember to take basic steps to protect themselves," IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said.
Identity theft safeguards and protection measures
The US tax collection agency provides businesses with an updated 'Security Awareness For Taxpayers' PDF document during this month's National Tax Security Awareness Week, ready to share with employees, clients, and customers

As part of the Tax Security Awareness Week, the IRS will also provide basic steps for easily recognizing email and phone scams, detecting identity theft attempts, and creating strong passwords for online accounts.
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