Internal Revenue Service
The IRS wants to use AI and machine learning to combat cyberthreats
And they're looking for industry input on what techniques already exist.
IRS needs to prioritize risk management of legacy IT systems, GAO says
Outdated code, old hardware and attrition of the qualified workforce makes IRS's IT management a risky game.
21st Century IRS Act targets ‘severely outdated’ tax IT systems, would codify CIO position
The House-passed bill has provisions intended to help taxpayers and clarify agency IT policies.
IRS electronic tax filing system crashes hours from tax day deadline
So far, there is very little information on the full extent of the failure.
IRS tax transcript system’s authentication protocols not strong enough, OIG says
A system that allows third-parties to obtain tax transcripts doesn’t have strong authentication procedures to meet federal standards, a new report said.
IRS suspends Equifax contract following malware page
The agency suspended a $7.25 million contract with Equifax following news that one of its webpages exposed users to potential malware attacks.