Lee Bailie talks to Ticker TV about Cybercrime
Cyber crime and hacking is on the rise and the property industry is at particular risk because of the large amounts of funds being transferred. Our very own Lee Bailie, Head of Securexchange spoke to Ticker TV about developing the innovative, secure technology that is supporting lawyers, conveyancers, real estate agents and protecting the hard […]
Fighting real estate cybercrime: Know the risks and stay alert
Unsuspecting real estate agents are being tricked into redirecting funds and disclosing sensitive private information with an increasing number of cyberattacks on the Australian property industry. However, businesses can make it harder for these faceless criminals to operate by being educated, investing in secure systems and most importantly staying alert, experts advise. Don’t think it […]
Real Estate activity is rising, how is your firm keeping up?
Recent adjustments to stamp duty across NSW and Victoria aim to kickstart the economy and Real Estate Agents, property lawyers and conveyancers will benefit. In Victoria, stamp duty will be slashed up to 50%, but this will only apply to newly built homes up to the value of $1 million and will be available until June 2021. Alternatively, those […]
Protect your Agency and Your Client’s Property Deposit From Scammers
Published by REIQ. Read the original article here: Email scams cost Australians millions of dollars a year. Unfortunately, for the property industry, cybercrime is reported every ten minutes in Australia, which means property funds have the attention of scammers. While the exact level of activity in the property industry is very hard to quantify, there are ways to protect yourself and […]
How to take real steps towards battling cyber security threats
Unfortunately, incidents of cyber-crime are on the rise and all businesses and individuals face the challenge of understanding what is a risk and what is not and keeping their private information safe from hacking. Cybercrime is reported every ten minutes in Australia and are becoming increasingly sophisticated. It’s important to know what is risky and what is […]
Award-winning technology protects property purchases from cyber theft
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and Securexchange is the property industry’s answer to fighting cyber-fraud. Today, Securexchange has won the prestigious Australian Business Award for New Product Innovation, highlighting the need for law firms, conveyancers and real estate agents to be aware of the risks of cybercrime and what they need to do to […]
Australian Government and private sector hit by massive cyber attack – 2 ways to protect your firm
On June 19, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a major cyber attack is targeting “Australian organisations across a range of sectors, including all levels of government, industry, political organisations, education, health, essential service providers and operators of other critical infrastructure.” While cyber attacks are a concern, it is important to ensure your firm’s data […]
How industry trends and taking initiative can transform your business
By Jessica Barker, Senior Settlements Clerk and Jacinta Rimato, Settlements Manager, Sargeants Geelong and Bellarine Conveyancing In this day and age, cyber security is becoming more of an issue. Firms are constantly updating their IT systems and processes to ensure they and their clients are safe. In the property industry, a big part of business […]
How to protect yourself from email hacking
According to research from security specialists at Fortiguard Labs, 80-85% of cyber attacks occur via email. Email fraud has become a major problem in the Australian property market with many high profile cases making headlines in 2018. Hackers are continually finding new ways to intercept email communications and divert funds to different accounts, robbing innocent individuals of hundreds […]
