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Cybercrime & Wire Fraud Study
ALTA members have access to results of the Cybercrime & Wire Fraud Study sponsored by the ALTA Land Title Institute.
Template
ALTA Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
Use this tool to help your team to establish and maintain secure systems and be prepared to act quickly if an incident occurs.
Information Security
Policy + Tools
ALTA Cyber System Overview
Use this narrative to improve your understanding of a Cyber System Inventory, why it is important to Cybersecurity efforts, and how to create and maintain your company's inventory.
ALTA Business Impact Analysis
Use this guide to examine your software applications, determine which resources are critical to your operation, and discover when to add resources to minimize the business impact of downtime.
ALTA Cyber System Inventory Workbook
Use this model workbook to create and customize your company's inventory.
In the News
Survey: Title Companies Report Increase in Cyberattacks But Mitigation Efforts Help
More than 90% of title insurance companies reported the volume of cybercrime attempts increased or remained the same over the past year, according to a Cybercrime & Wire Fraud Study sponsored by the ALTA Land Title Institute.
Cybersecurity Advisory from ALTA's Information Security Work Group
ALTA's Information Security Work Group urges everyone to use extreme caution when opening emails containing links, attachments or requests for personal information, such as security credentials or authentication codes. Read on for additional guidance to improve cybersecurity protocols.
3 Common Misconceptions About Password Security
Everyone knows that choosing a strong password is a critical step in securing the various systems and accounts we all use daily. However, you may be surprised to learn that some commonly held beliefs about passwords are more harmful than helpful.
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That Zoom Update Isn't Real: How Hackers Are Hiding Inside Your Video Calls
Security researchers recently uncovered phishing campaigns that use fake meeting invitations for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet as bait. Read on to learn how criminals carry out this scheme.
Fraud Watch: ‘Virtual Showing’ Scam Targets Real Estate Agents
In this scheme, fraudsters pose as prospective buyers and contact a real estate agent expressing interest in a property. Read on to learn more about how this scheme is carried out.
The Great Transaction Heist: How Title Professionals Must Respond to Wire Fraud
Wire fraud in real estate is no longer the work of opportunistic scammers. It has evolved into a sophisticated, global enterprise. One that is faster, smarter and often better organized than many in the industry understand. That was the stark message delivered to more than 400 attendees during the ALTA EDge session, “The Great Transaction Heist: Inside Modern Wire Fraud,” experts pulled back the curtain on how modern fraud operations really work.
All About Real Estate with Ken and Jane: Overview of Title Issues in Real Estate
ALTA and New Jersey Land Title Association members Casey Wall and Jana Segarra of North Star Title talk title insurance on 93.5 FM Radio. The chief operating officer and general manager of New Jersey-based North Star Title educate listeners about the basics of title insurance and how it protects homebuyers and lenders.
When the Phone Call and the Login Page Work Together Against You
You receive a call from IT support about a critical security issue affecting your account. The caller ID matches your company's number. They urgently instruct you to log in to verify your identity-and while you type your password, they see every move and control what's on your screen in real time. Read on as Genady Vishnevetsky, chief info security officer for Stewart Title Guaranty Co. and chair of ALTA's Information Security Work Group, provides tips to protect yourself from this phishing tactic.