It is important to be wary of any emails claiming to be from the IRS, as tax season is upon us. Hackers can easily take advantage of this time period and send out various phishing scams. The common message from the IRS says that “Your Federal Tax Payment has been rejected”. There is an attachment to the message, that when opened, contains a file that will immediately infect your computer. We discussed the same email here, but want you to keep in mind that the messages may appear less suspicious during tax season.
The malware is at times, difficult to detect, which is why it is important to take precautionary measures and stay informed. Most of America is expecting to hear whether their tax return has been accepted/rejected via email within the next few months, which makes all computer users more vulnerable. Stay alert of all your emails and remember that the IRS will not send you a file attachment with your email. If you are skeptical about a message you received, contact the IRS directly to find out any information.
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