Itâs never too early to strengthen your data protection, especially if youâre working from home. In the last installment of the âPivot in Placeâ video series this year, and in preparation for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, NAR Associate Counsel Deanne Rymarowicz offers best practices for thwarting online attacks. âWe must use virtual tools safely, and that means that cyber protection cannot be an afterthought,â Rymarowicz says.
Even if you lack sophisticated cybersecurity systems at home, itâs important to understand how to defend against risks, such as real estate wire fraudâthe fifth-highest category of fraud, according to the FBI. The coronavirus pandemic creates opportunities for hackers to infiltrate transactions, as more are being conducted online. In addition to watching the video, review these 13 ways you can stop hackers in their tracks, and visit NARâs Data Privacy & Security information page for a comprehensive toolkit, videos, and alerts about fraud in the industry.
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âPivot in Placeâ was designed to provide you with timely information and reassurance as you adapted your business during the pandemic. You can look back at previous videos at any time. Stay informed on the real estate industryâs response to COVID-19 at nar.realtor/coronavirus, and get regular industry updates by signing up for REALTOR® Magazineâs Daily News. |
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