The Texas Attorney General’s breach database lists title and mortgage companies that have exposed Texans’ data — a serious concern in an industry where attackers actively hunt for closing communications to redirect wire transfers.
Texas Title & Real Estate Entities in the OAG Breach Database
| Company | City | Texans Affected | Date Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patten Title Company | Houston | 3,809 | 09/04/2025 |
| HomeTrust Mortgage Company | Houston | 1,712 | 06/17/2025 |
| Evolve Mortgage Services | Prosper | 1,079 | 03/27/2026 |
Notably, Patten Title Company also appears in our cybersecurity audit of top Texas title companies — a reminder that a breach notice and weak email authentication often go hand in hand.
Why This Matters for Title & Real Estate
Wire-transfer fraud almost always starts with a spoofed or compromised email. A firm that has already exposed client data, and whose domain lacks an enforced DMARC policy, is a prime target for “updated wiring instructions” fraud at closing.
Check any firm’s posture at audit.emailmenow.com/?industry=title-companies&state=texas.
Recommendations
- Enforce DMARC (
p=reject) with explicitsp=reject; strict SPF and DKIM. - Adopt verified call-back procedures for any change to wiring instructions.
- Warn buyers in writing that wiring instructions will not change by email.
Stop wire fraud before it starts. Check your domain free at audit.emailmenow.com or see automated reports and monitoring.
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