Looking for a big return this tax season? Cyberscammers are too…

I have been finishing up on my taxes this week. (blah!)  For the past several years, I have used a software program to do my taxes.  This provides me with an electronic file that I can save each year.  From the very first time that I did my taxes this way, I’ve been concerned about having this file saved in My Documents as “taxes” + the year. 
Even before I was the Chief Cyber Security Mom I knew this was probably not a good idea. My solution was to change the file name and to put it on my external hard drive (now I can also save it virtually using McAfee Online Backup.  I usually keep this turned off when I am not using it so it cannot be accessed if some cybercriminal somehow hacks into my computer!
A friend of mine actually backs up all of  her financial docs on a thumbdrive. Good idea, but if there is a fire, she will have to remember to grab it.
Cybercriminals have been kicking into high gear this time of year (and they’re not on the hunt for Easter eggs). They’re hunting for your financial nest egg — whether that be from your PC or by you handing it over to them unknowingly. 
McAfee Labs has uncovered several scams this year that I want to share (continue reading...)