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Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their strategies to target real estate agents like LJ Hooker, using sophisticated techniques and tools to access sensitive information and disrupt business operations.
Another day, another data breach. Ransomware group ALPHV claims to have accessed over 375 gigabytes of employee and customer data from Australian real estate company LJ Hooker.
According to reports, the data breached includes passport information, social media account logins, credit card details and loan data.
The incident became public on November 30th when it was revealed that LJ Hooker Palm Beach was a victim of the ransomware group ALPHV. The group claims to have downloaded a large amount of data from the company’s file server.
Potential hackers have published passport details of staff members on the dark web, as well as some profit and loss statements and a property sale contract.
Ransomware gangsters are stating they have access to more “inner company data”, which might include employee and client IDs, financial records, credit card information and “additional items”.
ALPHV’s blog post included a screenshot of what appears to be breached usernames and passwords for various services.
LJ Hooker, with a workforce of at least 6000 people, has not yet made a public announcement about the data theft that allegedly occurred. Even though it is unconfirmed, sources say this incident may have only affected the Palm Beach franchise in New South Wales.
LJ Hooker spokesperson confirmed that one of its offices had a data leak and that the company is still trying to “get a hold” of the breach’s significance.
“Cybersecurity is a top priority for LJ Hooker,” said the spokesperson. “We are constantly working to identify new cybercrime trends and develop innovative solutions to protect our customers and business partners.”
As cybercriminals continue to innovate their strategies, real estate professionals must be diligent in implementing robust cybersecurity measures to ensure they are protected from these sophisticated threats.
Whether educating employees about cyber hygiene, implementing robust authentication protocols, or investing in data encryption tools, real estate agents need to take cybersecurity seriously to safeguard their businesses and customers.
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