At least seven companies in the last two months have fallen victim to phishing attacks targeting W-2 data. The IRS has already reported a 400 percent jump in the number of phishing and malware scams this tax season. Employees must have the ability to challenge requests for this kind of data and ensure theyre not being scammed. Oversight is more important than organizational structure, says CSO Online. The situation requires a social solution: Employees must be empowered to question requests for sensitive data.Protecting tax and other critical information should take top priority.”]
Source: https://securityintelligence.com/news/new-w-2-phishing-attacks-tax-corporate-patience/