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Cybersecurity for Tax Season:

Protect Your Identity and Refund

Published 1/30/2025 by National Cybersecurity Alliance - 4 min read - full article

Excerpt - Tax season brings enough stress without adding scammers to the mix. But the reality is that criminals ramp up attacks in the first few months of the year, often impersonating the IRS or trusted services like H&R Block and TurboTax.

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By adopting smart security habits, you can protect your data and ensure your tax refund goes where it belongs—your bank account.

Full Article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance


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