National Tax Security Awareness Week: IRS Helps Taxpayers Protect Against Cyber Criminals

As part of National Tax Security Awareness Week—November 27 to December 1—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is releasing daily security tips to help taxpayers protect their data and identities against tax-related identity theft.

US-CERT encourages taxpayers to visit the IRS National Tax Security Awareness Week 2017 page for daily security guidance, review US-CERT’s Tip on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks, and read the following National Tax Security Awareness Week alerts:

• Monday: Online Security - Seven Steps for Safety
• Tuesday: Don’t Take the Bait; Avoid Phishing Emails by Data Thieves
• Wednesday: Victims of Data Breaches Should Consider These Steps
• Thursday: Employers, Payroll Officials, Avoid the W-2 Email Scam
• Friday: Small Businesses: Be Alert to Identity Theft