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The U.S. Department of Justice recently re-opened the Federal Tax Claims Portal on the Justice Network for Electronic Filing (JNET) following an incident of malicious software reportedly causing a nationwide shutdown of the portal last August.
The portal, which had been closed for almost two months, was restored on October 25, and is now back online and functioning as normal with more stringent cybersecurity measures in place.
The Department of Justice was quick to act in response to the incident and worked closely with the Department of Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security to restore the portal, which is used to submit federal tax forms. The department also worked hard to make sure that the portal stayed secure during the entire restoration process.
The portal now has improved cybersecurity systems that detect threats and prevent the possibility of similar problems arising in the future. The improved cybersecurity measures include enhanced levels of user authentication, improved data encryption, as well as strengthened technical processes to ensure the integrity and protection of confidential data.
The department has not yet commented on the cause of the malicious software incident, though speculation has been mounting that the breach of security was due to a phishing scam or malware attack targeting users of the portal.
Either way, the incident is a reminder of the importance of strong cybersecurity measures for any organization, be it governmental or private, that keeps sensitive data online. The Department of Justice’s quick response to the incident shows the dedication of the department in upholding the security of their systems.