Loan servicer agrees to $20M fine over 2021 cybersecurity breach
Bayview Asset Management and affiliates settle allegations that security was deficient and state regulators were stymied in investigation of 2021 incident affecting 5.8M customers
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Keller Williams' KW Command targeted in phishing attack
The company said the attack was unsuccessful. In response to the incident, some Command features were temporarily restricted, and KW rolled out multi-factor authentication
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
Mr. Cooper adds to leadership team with eye on technology
Sridhar Sharma, credited with developing Mr. Cooper's patented AI, has been promoted to a new role, and 3 new technology leaders are coming on board from other companies
by Matt Carter Oct 9
LoanDepot is latest real estate company to be targeted by hackers
Mortgage lender says unauthorized party accessed its systems and encrypted some of its data, a tactic employed by ransomware groups to target more than 1,000 companies and organizations
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Mr. Cooper: Hackers got personal info on past and present customers
The loan servicing giant faces multiple lawsuits over recent cybersecurity breach and will provide 2 years of identity protection services and credit monitoring to all current and former customers
by Matt Carter Dec 15
Rapattoni hack illustrates the need for this 13-step contingency plan
Real estate-related companies are frequent targets for cybercrime because of their decentralized structure and high-dollar-value services
by Leslie Guiley Aug 22
Don't fall victim to Russian hackers: 14 tips
Opinion
More and more Russian hackers are looking to unleash cyberattacks across the world. Keep yourself and your clients safe
by Robert Siciliano Apr 11
Don't become phishing bait! Use these 5 tips to stay safe
It can happen to the best of us. I know because it happened to me
by Troy Palmquist Feb 27
1 million StreetEasy accounts have been hacked
The company learned about the breach after seeing reports that its data was for sale on the dark web
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
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How real estate agents can use the social media platform to their advantage
by Bernice Ross Aug 8
What you need to know about cyber threats and liability coverage
Understand the risks and threats in your marketplace to make an informed liability insurance decision
by Michael Rogers May 5
6 common-sense cyber-security tips for real estate agents
Don't become the next Ashley Madison
by Casey Wright Oct 13
The real estate industry's lurking risk
Don't get taken advantage of by hackers
by John Farley Sep 25
Recruiting tech talent? Think outside the box
Get creative to win and grow top tech engineers
by Paul Hagey Aug 4
4 ways to protect your customers' personal information
Cyberattacks have hit some of the largest companies in the world, so safeguard your clients now
by Chip Poli Jul 22