Cybersecurity in Real Estate: How Acorn Title Protects Your Transaction

Real estate transactions are no longer just about paper, pens, and handshakes; they’re digital, data-driven, and increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. That’s why cybersecurity is no longer optional in the title industry. At Acorn Title, it’s a non-negotiable.

From wiring funds to exchanging sensitive documents, your real estate deal passes through dozens of digital checkpoints. And while that makes closings faster and more convenient, it also creates opportunities for hackers and scammers. Title companies like ours sit right in the middle of those transactions, and that means we carry a big responsibility.

Why Real Estate is a Target

Real estate transactions involve large sums of money, tight deadlines, and multiple parties communicating electronically.

That makes it the perfect storm for cybercriminals, who often use email phishing scams, wire fraud tactics, and identity theft to infiltrate deals. The FBI reports hundreds of millions lost annually to real estate wire fraud, and that’s only what gets reported.

What Acorn Title Does to Protect You

At Acorn Title, we’ve built cybersecurity into the DNA of our operations. Here’s how we keep your deal secure:

• Verified Wire Instructions

  We never send wire instructions via email alone. Instead, we use secure portals and always recommend clients verify instructions over the phone with a known, verified number.

• Secure Document Transfers

  Sensitive information like contracts, IDs, and account numbers are shared through encrypted systems, not open email attachments.

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

  Access to our systems requires multiple verification steps, so even if a password is compromised, unauthorized access is blocked.

• Employee Training

  Our team is trained regularly on red flags for wire fraud and phishing emails, ensuring everyone, from receptionist to closer, is a human firewall.

• Regular Systems Audits

  We work with cybersecurity professionals to test and update our systems, ensuring we stay ahead of evolving threats.

How You Can Stay Safe

Cybersecurity is a team sport. As the buyer, seller, or agent in a transaction, here are a few tips to protect yourself:

• Never trust last-minute changes to wire instructions.

• Always call to verify account numbers before sending a wire.

• Watch out for email addresses that look “off” by a single letter.

• Don’t click links or download files from unfamiliar sources.

• Use strong passwords and avoid using public Wi-Fi during closing.

Our Promise

We know how much trust it takes to hand over your private financial information and hard-earned investment. That trust is something we take seriously. At Acorn Title, your closing is more than a transaction, it’s a responsibility. And our commitment to cybersecurity is one more way we honor that responsibility.

Have questions about digital security during your closing? We’re here to help you stay safe and informed every step of the way.

📞 Call us: (210) 465-3033

📧 Email: info@acorn-title.com

🔒 Security is our standard. Not an upgrade.