IRS Warns of Summertime Scams

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released an alert warning of various types of scams targeting taxpayers this summer. The alert describes common features of these cyber crimes, including robocalls, demands for immediate payment, and threats to have taxpayers arrested immediately. Taxpayers an...

irs.siu.edu XSS vulnerability

Vulnerable URL: http://www.irs.siu.edu/webRoot/Peer/p.asp?Cate=2=1%3C!%27/!%22/!%27/%22/--!%3E%3CInput/Autofocus%20/;%20Onfocus=confirmOPENBUGBOUNTY%20//%3E%3CSvg%3E=inst=030=041 Details: Description| Value ---|--- Patched:| No Latest check for patch:| 31.07.2017 Vulnerability type:| XSS...

Wave of Java-Based RATs Target Tax Filers

Spammers are spreading Java-based remote access Trojans, known as jRATs, targeting tax filers with attachments named “IRS Updates.jar” and “ImportantPDF.jar” that, if executed, give attackers access to compromised endpoints. Zscaler, which is tracking the jRATs, believes some of the campaigns cou...

Latest Tax Scams Include Phishing Lures, Malware

Microsoft warned Monday this year’s crop of tax scams are using social engineering attacks based on fear to spread Zdowbot and Omaneat banking Trojans and collect personal info via spoofed tax sites linked to from phishing campaigns. The warning comes with less than a month before the April 18 ta...

IRS Warns of Last-Minute Tax Scams

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released an alert warning of phishing email scams targeting last-minute tax filers. The alert describes common features of these cyber crimes and includes recommendations to protect against them: strengthen passwords, recognize phishing attempts, and forward...

IRS Releases Tax-Time Guide

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has released tax-time advice intended to help the public protect their personal and financial data and computers. Recommendations include using strong passwords, backing up files, and using robust security software to help block malware and viruses. Users and...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID27166: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on January 12, 2017

Medium Alert ID: 52311 First Published: 2017 January 12 16:47 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID27166 may contain the following files: Name |...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID26067: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on November 16, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 49767 First Published: 2016 November 17 15:14 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID26067 may contain the following files: Name |...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID25711: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on October 18, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 49330 First Published: 2016 October 18 18:50 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID25711 may contain the following files: Name |...

Kickass Torrents — Domain Names Seized! Owner Arrested! Website Goes Down!

The federal authorities have finally arrested the alleged mastermind behind the world's largest and most notorious BitTorrent distribution site Kickass Torrents KAT, the US Justice Department announced on Wednesday. After The Pirate Bay had suffered copyright infringement hardship, Kickass Torren...

IRS Announces Safeguards to Protect Taxpayer Information

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued two news releases addressing new safeguards to protect taxpayers and strengthen authentication requirements. The electronic filing e-File PIN, an alternative signature verification tool used to assist with electronic tax filing, will no longer be...

IRS Reinstates Get Transcript Service Following Hack

The Internal Revenue Service has reinstated its Get Transcript service, more than a year after hackers managed to manipulate settings in the system in order to steal information on more than 720,000 U.S. taxpayers. The IRS suspended the service – which gives citizens a way to look up line-by-line...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID22708: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on May 5, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 45035 First Published: 2016 May 5 19:39 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID22708 may contain the following files: Name | Size ...

Identity Thieves Used Leaked PII to Steal ADP Payroll Info

Cybercriminals accessed a W-2 portal maintained by payroll company ADP recently to glean sensitive information about employees at a handful of companies. The company is stressing that the company itself wasn’t hacked, but that it appears identity thieves may have been able to create ADP accounts ...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID22588: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on April 29, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 44961 First Published: 2016 April 29 17:17 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID22588 may contain the following files: Name | Si...

IRS Warns Taxpayers About Scams as Tax Deadline Approaches

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a press release to warn of a potential increase in scams targeting taxpayers around the April 18 tax deadline. Before and after the deadline, scammers may tempt or pressure taxpayers into revealing personal information. US-CERT and IRS recommend taxpaye...

IRS Issues Warning for Tax Phishing Scam

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a press release to address a phishing scam targeting taxpayers. Email scammers have been observed citing tax fraud to trick victims into clicking on a malicious link. Taxpayers should be suspicious of unsolicited emails. Users and administrators are...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID21457: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on March 9, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 43961 First Published: 2016 March 9 15:19 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID21457 may contain the following files: Name | Siz...

IRS Issues Alert for Tax Phishing Scheme

The Internal Revenue Service IRS has issued a news release addressing a new spear phishing scheme targeting payroll and human resource professionals. In this scheme, cybercriminals pose as company executives requesting personal information on employees. US-CERT encourages users and administrators...

Threat Outbreak Alert RuleID21297: Email Messages Distributing Malicious Software on February 23, 2016

Medium Alert ID: 43706 First Published: 2016 February 24 13:38 GMT Version: 1 Summary Cisco Security has detected significant activity related to spam email messages distributing malicious software. Email messages that are related to this threat RuleID21297 may contain the following files: Name |...