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BEWARE: Scammers are Targeting Companies and Individuals with Very Sophisticated Attacks
Zinner & Co. identity theft , security , cybersecurityHackers and scammers are back at it again … and they’re better than ever. Recently we’ve seen a big upswing in the number, and relative sophistication, of hacker and scammer attacks. They’re sending sophisticated emails and “snail mail” invoicing to target unwitting individuals and companies.
If you’ve traveled you know how unproductive travel time can feel sitting and waiting for your plane. So, you figure you’ll just hop on the airport’s Wi-Fi and check your email or send out a proposal. NOT SO FAST!
Unless you’ve planted your head firmly in the sand, you’ve probably seen or read about numerous computer hacks and scams. Identity theft is a very real problem, but when a ne’er-do-well accesses your accounting system and puts your customers’ sensitive data at risk, it can spell doom for your business.
The IRS Issues New Warning about New Phishing Scam
Zinner & Co. Tax Team security , cybersecurity , IRSThe Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about a fairly sophisticated new phishing scam. Phishing, a technique where a malefactor impersonates someone (in this case the IRS,) in an effort to steal sensitive information such as user names, passwords and account numbers.
Classic Hackers: What War Games Taught us About Technology in the Workplace
Zinner & Co. fraud , security , technology , cybersecurityClassic Hackers: What War Games Taught us About Technology in the Workplace
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