Cyberawareness

Premier Title Agency President Jerry Calley said the partnership with Bank Shot helps it “adapt to the new, virtual world we’ve all found ourselves in this year.”

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Black Knight said its iOnTitle solution can help prevent fraudulent transactions from taking place while many county recorder offices remain closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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ClosingLock protected more than $14.3 billion in real estate wire transfers during 2019.

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A new report found that six out of 10 companies prioritize cybersecurity above all else, and the roles of chief information security officers (CISO) have increased.

Additionally, nearly all CISOs surveyed said their companies are taking a more strategic approach to cybersecurity as a result of better alignment with business leaders.

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) said has updated an alert of a breach within the title and settlement industry which revealed non-public personal information.

ALTA has worked to contact member and licensee companies who might have been affected.

Read on for more, including ALTA’s tips to protect your company and its information.

A specialized think tank sponsored by NetDiligence has issued its first report on the ever-growing problem of cybercrime.

The report said the cost to insurers for cybercrime-related incidents in 2017 was estimated to be between $600 million and $900 million, with total breach costs estimated to be between $800 million and $1.2 billion.

Read on to learn the members of the think tank.

The co-founder and CEO of CertifID has released a new eBook designed to teach business owners and consumers how wire fraud scams work and the simple steps to achieve a high level of protection.

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On average, financial institutions each year spend $2,300 per full-time employee on cybersecurity, according to a report released by Deloitte and the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

The report found that larger firms spend nearly one-fifth of their cybersecurity budget to identity and access management — nearly twice the percentage of midsize and smaller companies.

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CertifID now is protecting all wire transfers that are initiated by buyers in real estate transactions for up to $1 million for a single fee of $4.95.

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A portfolio company of The Wicks Group has launched safeguards especially designed to protect small businesses and their employees from potential cyber threats and data breaches.

The company said its platform enables small businesses to pinpoint and understand risks, develop a customized cybersecurity action plan, and identify the tools needed to safeguard the business.

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