When tax season becomes cyberattack season: Phishing and malware campaigns using tax-related lures

In recent months, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified email campaigns using lures around W-2, tax forms, or similar themes, or posing as government tax agencies, tax services firms, and relevant financial institutions, with many campaigns targeting individuals for personal and financial data theft, but others specifically targeting accountants and other professionals who handle sensitive documents, have access to financial data, and are accustomed to receiving tax-related emails during this period.

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