cybersecurity & wire fraud

Introduction

Cybersecurity and wire fraud are serious subject in the world of real estate, and we here at Landmark Abstract want to educate you on these subjects!  Under this category, you will find quite a few different topics relating to both issues.

Cybersecurity

First, cybersecurity is actively protecting yourself for the unauthorized use of your data.  Creating secure passwords and making sure your virus definitions are up date on your computer are two ways you can do this.  Let's go on to wire fraud and learn what that is.

Wire Fraud

Secondly, wire fraud falls under the financial aspect of using technology for deceptive purposes.  (Remember, good cybersecurity can help here!)  We have plenty of topics here to help you understand wire fraud, especially on how it can affect you.  Also, we cover how title business owners can fall victim to wire fraud.

More Information About Cybersecurity & Wire Fraud

Next, our Downloadable Resources page has some great information about cybersecurity & wire fraud!  Here, we have handouts that tell you how to protect yourself, how to identify suspicious emails, and how to identify red flags that indicate wire fraud.  We encourage you to take a look and learn!

Conclusion

To sum things up, we here at Landmark Abstract encourage you to learn about cybersecurity & wire fraud. Especially if you are looking to purchase a home in the near future.  If you are currently involved in a transaction with us and suspect a cybercrime, follow the instructions and advice about wire fraud  found here.

Lastly, please use our contact form to ask any question you may have relating to cybersecurity & wire fraud.

How to Identify Suspicious Email

by: Jennifer Dixon

May 14, 2018 / Categories: Cybersecurity & Wire Fraud

Introduction Know how to identify a suspicious email! While companies may have spam filters and antivirus software, spam and phishing emails can still slip through employee inboxes. Email recipients are the most critical element in preventing an attack. Here are some tips on how to identify the authenticity of a questionable email. Incorrect Grammar/Spelling/Text Body First, many phishing emails contain misspellings. These suspicious messages are

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