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Why Cybersecurity Matters for Public Affordable Housing Organizations Today.
Multifamily affordable housing organizations are increasingly vulnerable, especially with the rise of hybrid and remote work. Cybercriminals are targeting housing providers more frequently, using sophisticated methods to infiltrate private systems and compromise confidential data—putting residents, employees, and entire organizations at risk.
The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report reveals an 18% year-over-year increase in ransomware incidents, with total reported losses skyrocketing 74%, from $34 million to nearly $60 million. Additionally, a global survey of 5,000 business leaders found that 59% were impacted by ransomware in the past year. Alarmingly, 32% of these incidents began with an unpatched vulnerability, underscoring the critical need for proactive cybersecurity measures.
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Cybersecurity Video Resources
Explore videos on cybersecurity risks facing housing organizations, including cyberattack prevention, incident response, and recovery. Our curated playlist features housing organization case studies, recordings of virtual sessions, and short training videos on new and emerging cyberthreats.
Deepfake Awareness: What You Need to Know
Deepfakes—AI-generated videos or audio designed to deceive—are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. The HAI Group Housing Training Institute team created this short scenario to help raise awareness about the risks of deepfakes in professional settings.
The Importance of Cybersecurity Coverage: A Case Study
The Lansing Housing Commission recently experienced a cybersecurity attack that quickly escalated into a full-scale response involving IT partners, law enforcement, and legal counsel. In this video, Executive Director Doug Fleming reflects on the day of the attack, the organization’s efforts to restore systems, and the steps taken to confirm that no sensitive data was stolen.
Preventing Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is among the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats facing public and affordable housing organizations. This video explains how BEC attacks function, how to identify warning signs, and what steps your organization can take to protect itself and respond effectively to this ongoing threat.
Cyber Threats to Public Housing: What Every Agency Needs to Know
In this session, our panel of experts shares real-world insights and practical guidance to help you stay prepared, including what HAI Group is seeing across the industry, emerging cyber threats and common vulnerabilities, and a firsthand account from a public housing authority that experienced a cyber incident—covering lessons learned and how cyber insurance supported their recovery.
“Everyone is a target, and I cannot stress that enough. Malicious actors are going to find ways to exploit whomever they can. When you look at housing organizations, they often don’t have the resources to protect themselves.”
— Scott Stevens, chief information security officer, Integrity Technology Solutions
