[–] helmetbox 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think "hack" is the wrong word
To enter the Get Transcript system, the user must correctly answer multiple identity verification question.
The hackers took information about taxpayers acquired from other sources and used it to correctly answer the questions, allowing them to gain access to a plethora of data about individual taxpayers.
[–] Typo 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Not surprised. Millions of SC residents were compromised when the state IRS was hacked in 2012. Security seems to be a lower priority so I anticipate this occuring again.
[–] OriginalReaper 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
US National Security
[$$$] Occupation
[¢¢¢] Defense