IRS Releases Second Tax Security Tip

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IRS Releases Second Tax Security Tip [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2015/12/03/IRS-Releases-Second-Tax-Security-Tip ] 12/03/2015 02:57 PM EST 
Original release date: December 03, 2015

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the second in a series of tips intended to increase public awareness of 
how to protect personal and financial data online and at home. A new tip will be available each Monday through the 
start of the tax season in January, and will continue through the April tax deadline. US-CERT and the IRS recommend 
taxpayers prepare for heightened risk this tax season and remain vigilant year-round.

The second tip focuses on awareness of phishing attempts and prevention of malware infection when conducting business 
online. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review IRS Security Awareness Tax Tip Number 2 [ 
https://www.irs.gov/uac/Dont-Take-the-Bait-Avoid-Phishing-and-Malware-to-Protect-Your-Personal-Data ] for additional 
information.

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