Are you worried about how much of your private information is on the internet and may be vulnerable to theft or misuse? Not surprising, online privacy is an important issue. But there are steps you can take to help manage financial and personal information while using your favorite social media, news, and entertainment sites. Limit the Personal Information you share on social media Providing too much information on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram could make it easier for cybercriminals to obtain…

I am frequently asked questions about wire fraud in real estate transactions. Some of my answers stay the same year to year, while others can change. The reasons for the changes vary but generally fall into a couple of categories; cybercriminals change what they are doing, and new tools are available to help protect companies and consumers. Here is an updated list of questions and answers with guidance on protecting yourself. How prevalent is wire fraud in real estate transactions?…

Real Estate and Title & Escrow companies are a growing target for cybercriminals. In fact, according to the FBI, the financial industry is one of the top targets for cyberattacks. Since settlement services handle large amounts of money daily and are often not well-protected by traditional security measures, they make an easy target for hackers looking to steal information or cash in on ransom demands. Most people think of hackers as the stereotypical teenager sitting in their basement, seeking fame…

In the digital world, cyber security is the new Wild West. The Internet is a vast, open expanse where anything goes, and everyone can participate. But like in the real Wild West, dangers lurk around every corner. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to gain access to your personal information, so they can steal from you or do other harm. In fact, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), more than 840,000 complaints were received in 2021 related…

In the last 20 years, cybercrime has gone from being a curiosity to one of the world’s most pressing issues today. The number of hacks and data breaches is increasing every year, and there’s no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. Everyone, from individuals to major corporations, is at risk if they do not adopt good cybersecurity practices for their business or personal use. Good cybersecurity is a must in today’s world (and not just for governments and major…

Cybersecurity training is essential to any organization’s defense against cyber-attacks—the more people who understand how to spot and protect themselves from these threats, the better. But a lot of cyber security training feels like it was written by a robot: dry, dull, and not very memorable. Boring training is a problem. If your employees don’t learn anything from your cybersecurity training, then it doesn’t matter how much of it you give them. The solution is to focus on making the…