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Cybersecurity & Managed IT Services for Real Estate in Texas
Real estate is one of the most targeted industries for wire fraud and business email compromise attacks. Every day, real estate professionals handle high-value transactions involving earnest money deposits, down payments, and closing funds — often communicated through email. Cybercriminals exploit this workflow to redirect hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single attack.
- 24/7 Texas SOC
- Veteran-owned SDVOSB
- No ticket queue
- Texas & nationwide coverage
CoreRecon provides managed IT and cybersecurity services built for the specific threats and operational needs of the Texas real estate industry. We protect your transactions, your clients’ data, and your business reputation.
Why real estate is a top target
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, reported real estate fraud losses in the United States climbed to about $275 million in 2025, and that counts only the cases people reported. Most of it starts with business email compromise: criminals break into or spoof the email of an agent, title officer or lender, watch the transaction, then send the buyer “updated” wiring instructions days before closing. Large companies are hit too. In December 2023, a cyberattack forced title insurer First American Financial to take systems offline, disrupting closings nationwide and exposing personal data of roughly 44,000 people.
What Texas brokerages, title companies and property managers are seeing
Texas has some of the most active housing and commercial markets in the country, from Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin and San Antonio to coastal and border markets like Corpus Christi and El Paso. The Texas Real Estate Commission has warned license holders about seller impersonation fraud, where a criminal poses as the owner of vacant land or an unoccupied property, lists it for sale, and tries to collect the proceeds. Add wire fraud, rental-application and tenant-payment scams, and stolen agent credentials, and every transaction depends on strong identity checks and secure email.
Requirements real estate firms face
- FTC Safeguards Rule: mortgage brokers, lenders and other non-bank financial companies must run a written information security program and, since May 13, 2024, notify the FTC within 30 days of a breach affecting 500 or more consumers.
- Texas breach notification: affected individuals must be notified within 60 days, and the Texas Attorney General within 30 days when 250 or more Texans are affected.
- Texas Data Privacy and Security Act: in effect since July 1, 2024, it requires reasonable security for the personal data of Texas buyers, sellers and tenants, with limited small-business exemptions.
- Texas SB 2610 safe harbor: since September 1, 2025, Texas businesses with fewer than 250 employees that follow a recognized cybersecurity framework can be shielded from exemplary (punitive) damages in data-breach lawsuits.
- Card payments and insurance: property managers that take rent or fees by card must meet PCI DSS, and cyber and E&O insurers increasingly require MFA, email security and wire-verification procedures.
CoreRecon locks down agent and title-officer email with MFA and impersonation protection, monitors for mailbox takeovers 24/7, scans the dark web for leaked credentials, trains staff to spot fake wiring and seller-identity requests, and helps you put call-back verification procedures in place before money moves.
Key Takeaways
- Real estate transactions involve large wire transfers and sensitive personal data, making the industry a top target for business email compromise (BEC) and wire fraud.
- CoreRecon provides managed cybersecurity and IT services for Texas real estate brokerages, title companies, property managers, and developers.
- Our solutions address TREC regulations, the FTC Safeguards Rule, PCI DSS, and state data protection requirements.
- Veteran-owned SDVOSB with 30+ years of cybersecurity experience protecting financial transactions.
Compliance we help real estate firms meet
- Wire-fraud prevention controls
- GLBA (title & mortgage)
- NIST CSF
- Cyber-insurance requirements
- PCI-DSS (rent payments)
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Why Real Estate Is a Prime Target for Cyberattacks
The real estate industry’s reliance on email for transaction communication creates the perfect environment for BEC attacks. Attackers monitor email conversations between buyers, sellers, agents, and title companies — then insert fraudulent wire instructions at the critical moment when funds are being transferred. The average loss from real estate BEC attacks exceeds $150,000, and many victims never recover the stolen funds.
Beyond wire fraud, real estate professionals handle sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, financial statements, tax returns, and employment records, during every transaction. This data is valuable for identity theft and creates compliance obligations under the FTC Safeguards Rule and Texas data protection laws.
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Real Estate Organizations We Serve
CoreRecon serves real estate professionals and organizations across Texas, including residential and commercial brokerages, title companies and escrow services, property management companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), commercial and residential developers, mortgage brokers and lenders, real estate attorneys, appraisal firms, and multi-family property operators.
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CoreRecon’s Cybersecurity Services for Real Estate
Wire Fraud Prevention
CoreRecon implements multi-layered wire fraud prevention, including advanced email security with domain authentication (DMARC, DKIM, SPF), AI-powered phishing detection that identifies spoofed emails from title companies and lenders, data loss prevention to flag wire instruction changes, and secure communication portals for sharing closing documents and wire details outside of email.
24/7 SOC Monitoring
Our 24/7 SOC monitors your brokerage or title company network continuously, detecting unauthorized access to transaction management systems, email compromises, and data exfiltration attempts.
Security Assessments
CoreRecon’s security assessments evaluate your organization against the FTC Safeguards Rule, TREC technology requirements, and industry best practices — identifying vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.
Penetration Testing
Our penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities in your IT infrastructure, web applications, and remote access systems that could enable wire fraud or data theft.
Incident Response
When a wire fraud or data breach occurs, CoreRecon’s incident response team provides rapid investigation, containment, and recovery assistance — including coordination with financial institutions for fund recovery attempts.
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FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance
The FTC Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions — including mortgage brokers, title companies, and certain real estate firms — to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive information security programs. The revised Safeguards Rule imposes specific technical requirements, including designated qualified individuals, written risk assessments, access controls, encryption, MFA, continuous monitoring, incident response plans, and regular security testing. CoreRecon helps real estate organizations implement all required controls and maintain ongoing compliance.
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Managed IT Services for Real Estate
CoreRecon provides managed IT services that support efficient real estate operations. Our services include MLS and transaction management platform support, CRM integration and management, secure document management for transaction files, cloud services with encrypted storage for sensitive documents, mobile device management for agents in the field, VoIP and communication systems for multi-office brokerages, backup and disaster recovery, and responsive help desk support.
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Why Texas Real Estate Professionals Choose CoreRecon
CoreRecon understands the fast-paced, transaction-driven nature of real estate. We deliver security solutions that protect your business without slowing down your deals. As a veteran-owned SDVOSB serving San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and Corpus Christi, we bring 30+ years of cybersecurity expertise to the Texas real estate industry.
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Cybersecurity for Real Estate Across Texas
Brokerages, title companies, property managers and developers in fast-growing Texas markets such as Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, Houston and San Antonio, along with coastal markets like Corpus Christi, move large sums by wire every day. That makes them prime targets for wire fraud and business email compromise. CoreRecon protects Texas real estate firms with email security, monitoring and staff training, plus engineers who help right away when something looks wrong.
Texas metro areas
Real Estate Cybersecurity in Texas Metro Areas
CoreRecon protects real estate firms in every major Texas market, with engineers who can be on site when you need them and a 24/7 SOC monitoring your systems around the clock.
Houston
One of the largest residential and commercial real estate markets in the country, from Energy Corridor offices to fast-growing suburbs in Fort Bend and Montgomery counties.
Dallas–Fort Worth
Consistently one of the nation’s top markets for home sales, new construction and commercial development across Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington.
Austin
A fast-moving, tech-driven market where high-value transactions and remote closings make wire-fraud protection essential.
San Antonio
Residential growth, new-home communities and steady military relocations tied to Joint Base San Antonio.
Plano, McKinney & Collin County
One of the fastest-growing areas in Texas, with major home builders, corporate relocations and busy title offices. See also McKinney.
Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend
CoreRecon’s home base, with coastal, vacation and investment properties and a large share of out-of-town buyers.
El Paso
Military relocations tied to Fort Bliss and cross-border buyers and investors in West Texas.
Rio Grande Valley
A fast-growing region with many vacant-land and investment transactions, a frequent target of seller-impersonation fraud.
Beyond Texas
Real Estate Cybersecurity Across the United States
CoreRecon’s security program for real estate firms works wherever your offices, sites and customers are. We protect brokerages, title companies and property managers nationwide through our 24/7 Security Operations Center, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and we currently serve clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam.
For multi-state organizations, we align your program with wire-fraud prevention controls, the FTC Safeguards Rule for lenders and mortgage brokers, and PCI DSS, plus the breach-notification laws of each state where you operate, so one security program covers every location. Wherever you are, you call and an engineer helps you right away.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How can real estate agents prevent wire fraud?
Implement email authentication (DMARC/DKIM/SPF), use out-of-band verification for all wire instructions (call using a known number, not one from the email), deploy advanced phishing detection, and educate all parties about wire fraud risks before every closing.
Does the FTC Safeguards Rule apply to real estate companies?
The Safeguards Rule applies to financial institutions, including mortgage brokers, title companies, and real estate settlement services. Some real estate firms may also be covered depending on their activities.
How does CoreRecon protect transaction data?
We implement encryption for data at rest and in transit, access controls based on role and need-to-know, secure document portals for sharing sensitive files, and monitoring for unauthorized access to transaction management systems.
What should a real estate company do after a wire fraud incident?
Immediately contact your bank to attempt to recall the wire transfer, file a report with the FBI’s IC3, preserve all email evidence, notify affected parties, and engage incident response support to prevent further compromise.
Can CoreRecon support multi-office brokerages?
Yes. We manage IT infrastructure across multiple brokerage offices with centralized security, consistent policies, and support for agents working remotely or from multiple locations.
Which Texas cities does CoreRecon serve for real estate cybersecurity?
CoreRecon serves real estate firms across Texas, including Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Plano, McKinney & Collin County, Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend, El Paso and Rio Grande Valley. Our engineers provide on-site support where needed, and our 24/7 SOC monitors every client remotely.
Does CoreRecon work with real estate firms outside of Texas?
Yes. CoreRecon protects real estate firms nationwide through 24/7 SOC monitoring, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and serves clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam. We align your program with wire-fraud prevention controls, the FTC Safeguards Rule for lenders and mortgage brokers, and PCI DSS.
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Protect Your Real Estate Business Today
One wire fraud attack can cost your business hundreds of thousands of dollars and destroy client trust. CoreRecon delivers the security your real estate operations need. Contact us at (800) 955-2596 or request a free consultation.