WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release:
The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take simple steps to strengthen online security during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the role everyone can play in protecting personal, financial and tax information from identity thieves and scammers. For taxpayers, tax professionals and organizations across the tax community, that starts with everyday actions that help strengthen online security.
"Criminals continue to look for new ways to steal taxpayer information and exploit trusted partnerships," said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. "Taxpayers and t...