Stay One Step Ahead: Understanding and Defending Against Common Cybersecurity Threats

Security

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are ever-present and evolving. Both businesses and individuals face increasing risks as cybercriminals become more sophisticated. However, there’s no need to panic—knowledge is power, and by staying...

COVID-19 Closing Continuity

Client story, Commercial, Residential, Richmond, Security, Uncategorized, Yorktown

Real estate people are patient and kind. We do not envy, we do not boast, we are not proud. Real estate people are not rude, self-seeking or easily angered. We keep no record of wrongs. Real estate people do not delight in evil but rejoice with the...

Fed urged to improve wire fraud prevention policies

Security

Industry News Wednesday, July 11, 2018 A Republican congressman is urging the Federal Reserve Board to step up its game when it comes to preventing wire fraud, including considering mandating financial institutions adopt payee matching. Payee matching is an extra step...

Wire Fraud is the Fastest Growing Real Estate Cybercrime in the U.S.

Security

According to the FBI, the Internet Crime Complaint Center saw a 480 percent increase in the number of complaints filed last year by those in the real… By Amanda Ciccatelli | November 28, 2017 According to the FBI, the Internet Crime Complaint Center saw a 480 percent...

SCAM ALERT!

Security

If you’ve been following our blog recently, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve talked a little bit about security and privacy. We’d like to share a very real story that happens more often than you’d expect and explains why we’re in...

Fighting Back Against “Social Engineering” Cyberattacks

Security

Any time large amounts of money change hands — as they do in most real estate transactions — nefarious hackers are nosing around, searching for a way in. That’s why Safe Harbor Title Company guards vigilantly against cyberattacks. We use encrypted email to communicate...