Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Steps to Protect Their Personal Tax Account Information During Tax Season

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves from having their sensitive information compromised online during tax season. The State Office of Information Technology Services has teamed with other state agencies to promote tips to help New Yorkers protect their personal information during tax season, raising awareness of phishing schemes, using strong passwords, and exercising greater caution with information shared on social media.

"In an increasingly digital world, every New Yorker should take the basic steps needed to protect their sensitive data from online criminals," Governor Hochul said. "During tax season, we are raising greater awareness of these schemes and urging all New Yorkers to protect themselves and their personal information to avoid becoming a target of these unscrupulous actors."

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