This is the sixth in a series of best practices reminding taxpayers to protect themselves from scammers, hackers and identity thieves.
Best Practices #6: Be Cautious When Using Public Wireless Networks. Public Wi-Fi hotspots are convenient but often not secure. Tax or financial Information you send though websites or mobile apps may be accessed by someone else. If a public Wi-Fi hotspot does not require a password, it probably is not secure. Remember, if you are transmitting sensitive information, look for the “s” in https in the website address to ensure that the information will be secure. (Source: IRS)