Like many people, I often find myself in a reflective mood at the start of the new year. The days are getting longer, and the prospect of renewal is in the air. One area that I naturally like to focus on during this period is cybersecurity. As someone who has been in this field for a long time, I know …
Alliant National Agents Make Sure Crime Doesn’t Pay
We’re honoring agents who played a critical role in safeguarding buyers and sellers throughout 2024. It is famously said that “crime doesn’t pay.” Unfortunately, in the digital age, the opposite is often true. Fraud is a major problem in our industry, and a sad reality that many title agencies have to deal with. Yet a lot can be done to …
Meet The Top Five Seller Impersonation Personas
From eager beavers to phantom fraudsters, here are the tricks you need to watch out for. The world of title insurance is full of highs and lows. On the positive side, title agents often get to help aspiring buyers achieve their dream of home ownership. On the other hand, doing this work, and doing it well, means having to stay …
What What Should You Expect For Multi-Factor Authentication In 2025 And BeyondWhat
For over 15 years, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has played a critical role in how businesses operate securely online. The rise of cloud computing, social media, and mobile apps has made MFA essential for many companies—particularly in regulated industries. However, despite its importance, many users find MFA cumbersome due to its reliance on SMS text or authentication apps. The good news …
What Title Agencies Should Know This Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Use this year’s spooky season to assess your strategies and ward off the specter of cybercrime. For many people, October is associated with ghosts, goblins, tricks and treats. But for those involved in IT, it represents something equally scary: the unpredictable cybersecurity landscape facing businesses today. You see, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time for title …
How To Build a Cybersecure Culture
Protect your business by taking a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Sometimes the cybersecurity landscape can feel a bit hopeless, especially when you look at recent data. News headlines are abuzz about breaches. Major companies across the economy are routinely victimized by hackers. Municipalities are open targets. Despite millions invested in security solutions, attacks seem to continue with unrelenting frequency. It …
Flagging Fraud (Part 1): Know These Indicators of Transaction Fraud
Every year the U.S. government comes out with a growing list of warnings on cyber fraud, real estate fraud, email fraud – the list goes on. Some warnings are common sense: delete suspicious-looking emails, don’t give away banking information or social security numbers, never wire anyone money without triple checking – and then checking again. We’re committed to ensuring that …