How to Protect Your Financial Advisor Records
Protecting your financial advisor records means securing all documents, account statements, and correspondence that contain your personal financial...
Steve
Steve is a cyber journalist and the lead editor at Data Breach Radar.
What Happens When Accounting Firms Are Breached
When accounting firms are breached, the consequences extend far beyond the compromised company's own operations.
How to Secure Your Identity Protection PIN
Securing your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) starts with one fundamental rule: treat it with the same care you would your Social Security Number itself.
Signs Your Tax Transcript Was Requested Fraudulently
If you receive an IRS notice about a tax transcript request you didn't make, it's a critical sign of potential identity theft.
How to Protect Your Direct Deposit Tax Refund
Protecting your direct deposit tax refund means securing the routing number, account number, and bank information you provide to the IRS during filing.
What to Do If Your Refund Is Stolen
If your refund has been stolen, your first step is to contact your bank or credit card issuer immediately to report unauthorized activity.
How to Recognize IRS Impersonation Scams
IRS impersonation scams work because they exploit a universal fear of tax trouble and the IRS's legitimate authority to pursue taxpayers.
Best Privacy Settings for Tax Software
The best privacy settings for tax software center on limiting data collection, securing information during transmission, and controlling third-party...
How to Protect Your Estimated Tax Payments
Protecting your estimated tax payments means securing the financial and personal information you submit to the IRS and ensuring your quarterly tax...
What Information Do Tax Breaches Typically Expose
Tax breaches expose some of the most sensitive personal and financial information that criminals and identity thieves actively seek.