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Experts: US House Examines Legislative Actions To Combat Cybercriminals

PYMNTS

Additionally, Kellerman called for a tax credit to encourage firms in the financial vertical to set aside 10 percent of their information technology (IT) budgets at a minimum toward cybersecurity.

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Cyberattack Closes Web Access To Canadian Government Agencies 

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It collects taxes, administers tax law and policy and oversees charities. As a result of the breach, the CRA said more than 11,000 of 12 million personal accounts were compromised, including online portals accessing tax payer data and COVID-19 relief programs. The CRA plays multiple roles. 19), officials told CNN.

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Hacker Tracker: Breach Hits Canadian Agency, Cyber Ransoms Surge

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On Monday (March 13), the Canadian government was forced to pull the plug on its website for filing federal taxes after it discovered that hackers broke into the statistics bureau last week. Cyber Ransoms (Still) On The Rise. Cyberattack Hits Canadian Agency.

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Why initial coin offerings will not replace venture capital for startups

Bussman Advisory

There is disparity between jurisdictions and most countries have yet to address cryptocurrency tax questions in a meaningful way. We have seen money stolen from token launches through fraud, for example through phishing schemes or fake websites, as well as security flaws in cryptocurrency wallets.

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FinDEVr Silicon Valley: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Fintech Labs Insights

Quoted in eWeek on the problem of app security. Announced its Cyber Security scholarship program. Extended its app-security protection to Apple TV. Teamed up with WooCommerce to help online merchants manage sales taxes. Announced sales-tax accuracy guarantee. Unveiled new tax utility service.