{"id":2812,"date":"2024-03-28T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.threatstop.com\/blog\/protect-your-business-navigating-tax-season-cyber-threats"},"modified":"2024-03-28T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T18:30:00","slug":"protect-your-business-navigating-tax-season-cyber-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/2024\/03\/28\/protect-your-business-navigating-tax-season-cyber-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Business: Navigating Tax Season Cyber Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ddi.mohflo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/protect-your-business-navigating-tax-season-cyber-threats.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>Tax season is here again, and while it&#8217;s a time for financial housekeeping, it&#8217;s also prime time for cybercriminals. But don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;re here with some straightforward tips to help keep your business safe and sound.<\/p>\n<p><span>The Threat at Hand<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s paint the picture: it&#8217;s tax season, and your company is buzzing with activity. Amidst all this, cybercrooks are on the prowl for any data they can grab \u2013 especially the info on those W-2 forms. It\u2019s a real threat, but with the right steps, you can shield your company effectively.<\/p>\n<p><span>Understanding the Cyber Threats<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are two big threats during tax season \u2013 Phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC).<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul readability=\"4\">\n<li readability=\"2\">\n<p>Phishing is when someone tries to trick you into giving out personal information through fake emails or links, ever get an email asking for your bank&#8217;s username and password? &nbsp;But the logo was slightly off?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li readability=\"6\">\n<p>BEC is a sneakier version where fraudsters impersonate someone you trust, like a senior employee, and try to make you send money or sensitive info their way. &nbsp;Many people have experienced something like this, for example, when your CEO texts you from an unknown number claiming they are in a meeting and asks you to run down to store and buy an Apple Gift Card.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>How to Shield yourself<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a game plan:<\/p>\n<ol readability=\"11.244444444444\">\n<li readability=\"0\">\n<p><strong>Educate Your Team<\/strong>: Make sure your employees are aware of these threats. A little knowledge goes a long way in preventing data breaches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li readability=\"0\">\n<p><strong>Strengthen Access Controls<\/strong>: Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only the right people have access to important data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li readability=\"0\">\n<p><strong>Filter Out the Bad Stuff<\/strong>: Implementing email filtering solutions can help catch harmful emails before they reach your team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li readability=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Encrypt Your Data<\/strong>: Keep your financial information safe by encrypting files, especially those being sent over the internet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li readability=\"-1\">\n<p><strong>Stay Up to Date<\/strong>: Regularly update your software to protect against the latest cyber threats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li readability=\"6\">\n<p><strong>Network Segmentation:<\/strong> Think of it as organizing your network into separate, secure rooms instead of one big open space. This way, if trouble pops up in one area, it doesn&#8217;t spread everywhere else. It\u2019s about keeping the bad stuff contained and making your network easier to manage and protect. Like having fire doors in a building \u2013 if something goes wrong, it won\u2019t take the whole place down.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li readability=\"1.7352941176471\">\n<p><span>Leverage ThreatSTOP\u2019s Expertise<\/span>: Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threatstop.com\/dns-defense-cloud\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DNS Defense Cloud<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threatstop.com\/solutions\/ip-firewall-protection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IP Defense<\/a> tools are your allies in this fight. They prevent malware from communicating with attackers, stopping cyber threats in their tracks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tax season doesn&#8217;t have to be a stressful time filled with worries about cyber threats. With some awareness, the right practices, and ThreatSTOP&#8217;s cutting-edge protection, you can keep your company\u2019s data safe. Remember, it\u2019s all about staying proactive and informed.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s keep those cybercriminals at bay and make this tax season a secure one for your business. Together, we can ensure that your company remains a safe haven for data and a no-go zone for fraudsters. Here&#8217;s to a successful and secure tax season!<\/p>\n<p><span>For those interested in joining the ThreatSTOP family, or to learn more about our proactive protections for all environments, we invite you to visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threatstop.com\/threatstop-platform\"><span>product page<\/span><\/a><span>. Discover how our solutions can make a significant difference in your digital security landscape.<\/span><span>&nbsp; <\/span><span>We have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threatstop.com\/pricing\"><span>pricing<\/span><\/a><span> <\/span><span>for all sizes of customers! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/admin.threatstop.com\/register?hsLang=en&amp;__hstc=224442591.16887d1f7ca7cc4aa1ca02b1c16c76fc.1704206325502.1704403514450.1704917621355.4&amp;__hssc=224442591.6.1704917621355&amp;__hsfp=2851361804\"><span>Get started with a Demo today<\/span><\/a><span>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ThreatSTOP\u2014<span>Connect with Customers, Disconnect from Risks<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threatstop.com\/blog\/protect-your-business-navigating-tax-season-cyber-threats\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tax season is here again, and while it&#8217;s a time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,282,78,30,62,215,216,61],"tags":[87,286,86],"class_list":["post-2812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cyber-threats","category-cybercrime","category-cybersecurity","category-dns","category-dns-security","category-passive-dns","category-pdns","category-protective-dns","tag-cyber-threats","tag-cybercrime","tag-cybersecurity"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":"","thumbnail":"","medium":"","medium_large":"","large":"","1536x1536":"","2048x2048":"","chromenews-featured":"","chromenews-large":"","chromenews-medium":""},"author_info":{"display_name":"Threat Stop","author_link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/author\/threatstop\/"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/cyber-threats\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cyber Threats<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/cybercrime\/\" rel=\"category tag\">cybercrime<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/cybersecurity\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cybersecurity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/dns\/\" rel=\"category tag\">DNS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/dns-security\/\" rel=\"category tag\">DNS Security<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/passive-dns\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Passive DNS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/pdns\/\" rel=\"category tag\">PDNS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/category\/protective-dns\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Protective DNS<\/a>","tag_info":"Protective DNS","comment_count":"0","jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2812"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2812\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}