Cybersecurity for CPAs – Cybersecurity Weaknesses of CPA Firms and How Cybercriminals Exploit Them

CPA firms, particularly smaller ones, often have cybersecurity weaknesses that hackers can exploit. As mentioned in our last blog, a 2022 survey by CPA Practice Advisor found that only 40% of CPA firms had a comprehensive cybersecurity plan in place! The AICPA published an article stating, “Cybersecurity isn’t an option for CPAs – it’s a necessity.”   In order to understand … Read More

Case Study – P@s$w0rds at the U.S. Department of the Interior

Your password has expired. To change your password, press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and then click “change a password”  New Password: Password1234!  Confirm New Password: Password1234!  New Password: Password789!!  Confirm New Password: Password789!!  New Password: ThisIsStupid!@#  Confirm New Password: ThisIsStupid!@#  At this point, your head is about to explode. Do passwords really matter that much?   YES. Password strength and … Read More