The threat of cybercrime for real estate agents
Back to Newsletter Cybercrime has become a major threat over recent years and scams are on the rise. While some scams look obvious, others are difficult to recognise due to their convincing nature with how cunning cybercriminals can be. The property industry in particular has become a prime target and it is evident extra security […]
How to foster relationships with all stakeholders in the property journey
Back to Newsletter Connecting stakeholders throughout the property transaction has been an area requiring improvement for some time, with legal representatives, real estate agents and property buyers and sellers generally disconnected throughout the process. The innovative and upgraded Securexchange dashboard recently launched in New South Wales, supporting greater transparency, and optimising the way professionals in […]
How the new Securexchange is making business easier
Back to Newsletter Buying a property is one of the most exciting milestones people can experience, however it can often be an overwhelming and manual process. Securexchange recently launched an exciting upgrade, implementing new features which supports collaboration and transparency, ultimately optimising the way property professionals operate. Whilst the platform is dedicated to simplifying the […]
How my recent scam experience can be a valuable lesson for property professionals
Back to Newsletter Recently, the inevitable happened in my house – one of us got scammed. My teenager was on Steam, an online gaming platform, and called out, “Dad I’m on a call and they’re saying I need to pay money to them, or I’ll be reported for fraud. I don’t understand”. I popped into […]
Can a digital legal platform reduce the security concerns for electronic conveyancing?
Back to Newsletter Security concerns for electronic conveyancing are becoming an increasing problem for the legal and property sector. Practitioners must balance the convenience and efficiency of digital platforms with the risks associated with transferring and storing property data in a digital manner. Some professionals believe that nothing is more secure than traditional, manual document […]
Protect your clients from cyber fraud using your Practice Management Software and integrated solutions
Back to Newsletter With the demand for housing and property prices currently at an all-time high, sales volumes are now 116% higher when compared to this time last year. As such, the competition is rife, and the need for security and efficiency is increasing. Cyber criminals follow the money, and in doing so aim to capture personal details. In the sale of a property, bank details, personal […]
‘Pure cyber crime’ set to rise as a third of Australians report attacks. Here’s how to protect yourself and your firm
Back to Newsletter Today, Flinders University released a report showing “A third of Australians have been the targets of cyber crime” at least once in their lives.” The study polled approximately 12,000 Australians, and found that roughly 2.8 million Australians had been impacted by this type of attack within the past year, and nearly 6.7 million Australian […]
Why every business has a responsibility to take cybercrime seriously
Back to Newsletter The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is responsible for strengthening Australians cyber resilience and building awareness in both the business and consumer sectors. This group manages “ReportCyber”, a government initiative which facilitates the reporting of cybercrime incidents and scams against Australians. Up until June 2020, the group saw over 57,000 reports of […]
Tom Panos, leading real estate influencer partners with Securexchange
Back to Newsletter Today, Securexchange is proud to announce that leading real estate influencer Tom Panos is the new ambassador of Securexchange.Panos, who is Australasia’s number one real estate coach and trainer, opened his own real estate office at 22 years of age and has been immersed in the industry for over 30 years. Panos […]