Everyday actions you can implement to stay cyber safe
In a world where we’re constantly connected, you can’t be too careful when it comes to your safety online. Cybercrime has become even more of an alarming threat over recent years and with scam statistics on the rise, it’s important to be aware of the risks and what to look out for. October is Cyber Security […]
Protecting yourself from cybercrime in the property industry
There’s no denying cybercrime is on the rise, and it has become more important than ever to put measures in place to protect yourself online. In 2022, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Scamwatch announced there was a 16.5% decrease in the number of scam reports, however the financial loss to scams for Australians was a […]
Investment in development and innovation yields awards win for Securexchange
The recently announced Australian Business Awards have bestowed Securexchange with a win in the Process Improvement category. This award recognises organisations that have successfully implemented initiatives that demonstrate excellence in business process improvement. This win tops off an outstanding year for Securexchange, who in April launched a sleuth of new features which support collaboration and transparency across […]
How innovative technology is supporting faster and safer property transactions
One of the most rewarding milestones people can experience is buying their own home. Whilst this is an exciting time, it can often be overwhelming with logistics throughout the transaction process. With documents to be signed, funds to be transferred and communicating with multiple stakeholders, we explore how innovative technology is supporting faster and more […]
The threat of cybercrime for real estate agents
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 measures are essential […]
How to foster relationships with all stakeholders in the property journey
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 the property industry […]
How my recent scam experience can be a valuable lesson for property professionals
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 his room and […]
‘Pure cyber crime’ set to rise as a third of Australians report attacks. Here’s how to protect yourself and your firm
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 adults could have […]
Why every business has a responsibility to take cybercrime seriously
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 cybercrime in a […]
