eFile Details

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    eFile

    Washington, D.C. • 80000 employees • Financial Services

    https://www.efile.com/
    United States

    Industry

    Financial Services

    Security Incidents

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    eFile is an electronic filing system developed by the IRS to allow taxpayers to submit their tax returns online. The platform's primary purpose is to streamline the process of filing taxes, making it faster, more efficient, and less prone to errors compared to traditional paper filing methods. eFile was first introduced in the late 1980s and has since become the preferred method for millions of Americans to file their taxes.

    The system supports various tax forms and offers additional features such as direct deposit of refunds and payment of taxes owed. Over the years, the eFile system has see...
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    Security Incidents

    eFile Breach of Sep 2024
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    On September 18, 2024, the LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on eFile.com, an IRS-authorized online tax-filing service. This potential breach puts sensitive tax information of U.S. citizens at risk. Despite the group's assertion, there was no immediate evidence provided to support their claim, and eFile.com’s website remained fully operational.

    The specific details regarding the extent of the attack and the exact data compromised have not been disclosed, but LockBit has threatened to leak the data in 14 days. This incident follows a previous malware attack on ...
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    Severity

    The recent LockBit ransomware attack on eFile.com, an IRS-authorized tax-filing service, has severe implications given the sensitive nature of the data potentially compromised, including social security numbers and financial information. Although the extent of the damage and details about the data compromised remain unclear, LockBit's history and the timing before the October tax-filing deadline—when traffic is at its peak—highlight a strategic, high-impact assault. This incident, compounded by past vulnerabilities, suggests ongoing security issues and underscores the urgent need for enhanced ...
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    Impact

    The recent cyber incident involving eFile.com, an IRS-authorized online tax-filing service, was claimed by the notorious LockBit ransomware group. This incident appears to be a ransomware attack, with potential exposure of sensitive tax information, including social security numbers, home addresses, and income details of U.S. citizens. Although the extent of compromised data remains unverified, the situation poses significant risks of identity theft, tax fraud, and other malicious activities.

    LockBit's claim has raised concerns, although the eFile.com website remains operational without any v...
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