Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it’s selling you out)

Mobile phones inherently carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and the vast amount of personal data they hold. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself. Continue reading

DeepSeek AI: Game-changer or data privacy minefield?

Should real estate agents trust the AI app DeepSeek? Trainer Bernice Ross examines the benefits and data privacy concerns. Continue reading

Trending: Taking a deep dive into AI and algorithms

AI disruptors, evolving social media algorithms and new content formats are changing real estate marketing. Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends and how agents can adapt to stay ahead. Continue reading

Loan servicer agrees to $20M fine over 2021 cybersecurity breach

Bayview Asset Management and affiliates settle allegations that security was deficient and state regulators were stymied in investigation of 2021 incident affecting 5.8 million customers. Continue reading

Fortify your digital fortress with solid password management

Robust password management practices, such as using unique, complex passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and utilizing password managers, can protect sensitive client information and safeguard online businesses, cybersecurity expert Robert … Continue reading

Polly, nCino integration could help lenders build referral business

A growing network of partners including CoreLogic and Byte Software are accessing Polly’s capital markets platform and product and pricing engine through open APIs. Continue reading

AI-enabled deepfakes will drain your client’s bank account

The rise of AI-enabled deepfakes presents a formidable challenge in combating financial fraud, cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano writes, providing cybercriminals with unprecedented capabilities. Continue reading

Ransomware group claims it was behind loanDepot cyberattack

The FBI has developed a decryption tool to combat the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware variant, and authorities are offering $15 million in rewards to stop the group. Continue reading

LoanDepot is latest real estate company to be targeted by hackers

Mortgage lender says an unauthorized party accessed its systems and encrypted some of its data, a tactic employed by ransomware groups to target more than 1,000 companies and organizations. Continue reading

Title insurer First American and many subsidiaries remain offline

The Dec. 20 cybersecurity incident has derailed closings and generated complaints about the lack of communication since the company took some systems offline. Continue reading