The notorious LockBit ransomware gang claims to have compromised eFile.com, which offers online services for the electronic filing of tax returns with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
01 – Getting started with Lockbit Builder and creating sample binaries
To be clear: eFile.com is not owned or operated by the IRS, nor part of the agency's e-file program, but is an IRS-authorized e-file provider.
The registry has not verified the crooks' claims, and neither the dot-com nor the IRS immediately responded to the registry's inquiries about the alleged breach. We will update this story as we receive additional information.
If the criminals' boast turns out to be true, it potentially puts many people's personal and financial data at risk – so it's a good idea to keep an eye out for suspicious banking activity. The site has 14 days to cough up the requested ransom.
