Since our theme this month is anti-laundering and security, let's take the time to remind ourselves of some simple steps to take to safeguard yourself against wire fraud. It's scary to think that there are people out there just biting at the chomp to steal our data. I mean really, where do they find the time? It boggles our minds. ... read more >>
The Government has bought in new reforms to inhibit the illicit laundering of funds - what does it mean for you? For those who read our July newsletter (as we know you ALL do!) you would have seen our reference to the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. This is now a requirement for every Real Estate Agency ... read more >>
So we have covered some additional essentials to ensure you, and your business, are cyber-safe. But what about us? What are WE doing? Time for us to put our money where our mouth is and show YOU how we are protecting YOUR information. Because to us, your information is as valuable as gold. And we go to great lengths to ... read more >>
Chances are either you or someone you know, has been a victim of the recent cyber attacks. Companies we would think have A+ security are being hacked and customer data leaked online. From Optus to Medibank - it is hard to imagine what might come next. Which makes reminding our clients about the importance of cyber security so paramount. Earlier ... read more >>
Cybercrime is on the rise Unfortunately, as the world becomes more and more reliant upon technology, so does the prevalence of cyberattacks. Norton, the world's biggest online security leader, states there are up to 2,200 cyberattacks per day with global cybercrime costs expected to grow by 15% per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. ... read more >>
Two-Factor Authentication ~ Protecting you Online Stop now and have a think about your online accounts. Do you use the same password for multiple online accounts? Is your trust accounting password the same as your internet banking password? If the answer is yes, << insert alarm bells here >>. It's 2020 - everything is online. With COVID, even more so. ... read more >>
As humans, it is natural to fear what we don't know. Information is power. When making the switch from server to a new cloud-based software, it is common to experience a certain level of resistance from some Landlords. Recently, we have been assisting one of our clients with the transition to cloud-based software. Whilst doing so, one of their Landlords ... read more >>
Banish Internal Fraud from your Office With the advances that technology provides, unfortunately with it comes the possibility of online fraud. Online trust account fraud can occur both by someone outside of the organisation without access to the trust account, and internally. As much as we would like to think this will never happen, the reality is that it does. ... read more >>
How to Ensure Your Money is going to the Right Place Landlords changing bank details is a common occurrence in property management. When the correct systems and protocols are in place to advise tenants of the new details and timings, things can usually go without a hitch. Unfortunately, criminals are on the lookout for any new ways to make a ... read more >>
How to ensure you are not a victim Cyber theft. With the everyday pressures of end of month deadlines, audits and general day-to-day business, one of the last things you’d think you have to be concerned about is cyber theft. Think again. Unfortunately, cyber theft is not only here to stay but is on the rise. Amongst the hard-working, dedicated ... read more >>
