According to a recent Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (IG) audit, some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) systems are vulnerable to data theft due to out-of-date technology, The Hill reports. “We believe that running workstations with outdated operating systems poses significant security risks to the IRS network and data, particularly in the environment where a chain is only as strong as its weakest link,” the IG said. However, the IRS said it has made changes “to dramatically increase the velocity of upgrades while minimizing risks and costs.” The IRS also cited budget restrictions as a hindrance to technological advancement. The Obama administration has asked for a $242 million cybersecurity allotment for the IRS in its proposed 2016 budget.
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