{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Federal Tax Updates","title":"Your Client Data Is Under Attack: An IRS Agent's Warning","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/014d59bc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3493,"description":"Tax professional data breaches have exploded in 2025, with 327 reported incidents affecting over 342,000 taxpayers in just half a year. Glenn Gizzy, a 36-year IRS veteran now specializing in data breach prevention, reveals the sophisticated tactics criminals use to infiltrate tax practices. From phishing emails disguised as client referrals, to hackers who wait until returns are filed before changing bank account information. This conversation covers essential protection measures including Written Information Security Plans (WISP), IP PINs, proper cyber insurance coverage, and the critical steps to take immediately after discovering a breach.\nConnect with Glenn\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-gizzi-4b6ab5205\nGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CE\nLaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.\nConnect with the Roger and Annie on LinkedIn\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerharrispbs/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-schwab-852418261/\n\nReview\nLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser\n\nSubscribe\nSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!\nThis podcast is a production of the Earmark Media","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-xuBXNwwOaWVD9HHz4K06W-xX4GDcmhoc3Jd-vjAY98/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2NDUzLzE2NzMw/Mjg5NzItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}