Hackers are targeting taxpayers as they file - here's what to look for

• Russia-linked Lynx gang claims ransomware attack on CSA Tax & Advisory, leaking taxpayer data
• Exposed records include SSNs, tax returns, health coverage agreements, and internal corporate correspondence
• Breach risks full identity theft, IRS fraud, insurance scams, and severe business/regulatory consequences

CSA Tax & Advisory, a local accounting and tax firm from Haverhill, Massachusetts, reportedly suffered a ransomware attack at the hands of a Russia-linked ransomware gang. The group, calling itself Lynx, added CSA to its data leak site recently, saying it also stole sensitive data from US taxpayers.

CSA is yet to confirm or deny the breach, so whether or not Lynx’s claims are legitimate, remains to be seen.

Still, the group shared a data sample on its site, and researchers from Cybernews claim it contains people’s full names, Social Security Numbers (SSN), postal addresses, spousal health care coverage agreements ...