As tax season approaches, accountants face a dual challenge—juggling time-sensitive responsibilities and fortifying defenses against rising cyber threats. Insecure data transfers, lax password practices, and the underuse of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) underscore the imperative for a resilient cybersecurity strategy in the accounting profession.
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Malware Steals from NFC Cards
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