Tax identities up for sale on the dark web

While banking and identity information has been traded on the dark web for a long time, a new report from Carbon Black shows a new focus on tax identities. The company's research shows previous year's W-2 forms and 1040 forms available on the dark web at relatively low cost, ranging from $1.04 to $52. Names, social security numbers and birthdates can be obtained for a price ranging from $0.19 to $62. There are also how-to guides on illicitly cashing out tax returns available for as little as $5. The sellers that offer these listings usually have for sale other similar… [Continue Reading]