It is clear from the analysis conducted by SANS Technology Institute and MalwareHunterTeam that an IRS-authorized tax preparation site, eFile(.)com, was secretly delivering malware to its users for weeks! Hackers managed to tamper with the website during tax season by loading a malicious JavaScript file onto the eFile(.)com page, thus creating a fake "This site can't be reached" error page, which initiated a download of a Trojanized update.exe program. The users who signed into and utilized the eFile(.)com portal in early to mid-March were likely the victims of this malicious activity. For more on this read: https://bit.ly/3ZLUG5p
Therefore, it is a good practice for anyone to update their security protocols regularly, especially when engaging in online activities and essential tasks like filing taxes online. Computer users should also stay informed of security threats by occasionally checking out the BLOG on ICU Computer Solutions site: https://bit.ly/40JeZ4J
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