JULY 2025
Monthly Newsletter
Important Dates
• July 3 — Office closes early at 1 PM • July 4 — Office closed for July Fourth • July 22 — Summer Cocktail Party • July 23 — Summer Volunteer Event • July 24 — Interns Final Presentation
New Hires
• Veronica Olmo | HR
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Amaurys Fabian Donna Cabornero Josheph Conelli Maria Morales
July 1 July 6 July 7 July 7 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 23 July 25
Donna Cabornero Neal Blacker Richard Perri Timothy Duffy Janet Sandoval-Pou
38 years 28 years 24 years 14 years 13 years 8 years 6 years 4 years 4 years 2 years 3 years 1 year
Amanda Pechulis
Jennifer Beauzile Kevin Chan Andrew Klein Michael Caruso Arleen Rivera
Andrew Klein Michael Fabrizio Gregory Caruso Kashif Saleem Michael Bar Derek Creadore Jason Vengilio
FB Events & Volunteer Opportunity
Summer Cocktail Party
Come unwind with us at the summer cocktail party. Enjoy refreshing drinks, appetizers, and great company!
DATE
TIME
Tuesday, July 22nd
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
LOCATION
Lobby of 42nd Floor
Volunteering at Morningside Park
Join us this spring for a volunteer event with Partnerships for Parks! Help with light clean-up and fence painting as we get a local NYC park ready for summer.
We’re looking for 25 volunteers. Interested? Email Moxa and Darryl by July 10.
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, July 23nd
12:00 - 3:00 PM
LOCATION
Morningside Avenue & West 123rd
IT
8:30 AM - 6 PM | support@fisherbrothers.com | 212-940-6888
Reminder of Policy
This is a reminder that all USB drives and other removable media must be encrypted when storing secure Fisher information. This policy is in place to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with our information security standards.
If you need assistance encrypting your devices or have any questions about what constitutes secure information, please contact IT.
Many real estate companies remain behind the curve when it comes to cybersecurity. With no federal law requiring them to implement information security programs, these businesses are increasingly becoming targets for sophisticated cyberattacks. One of the most alarming threats are BEC scams: Top Five Cybersecurity Threats to Real Estate Businesses
Business Email Comprimise ( BEC )
BEC scams trick real estate professionals into wiring money to fraudulent accounts. Criminals often impersonate trusted contacts like CEOs, escrow agents, or attorneys using spoofed email addresses. The FBI has reported over $3 billion in losses from BEC, and real estate remains a prime target due to frequent high-value wire transfers.
Example: Ubiquiti, a publicly traded company, lost $46.7 million to a Business Email Comprimise scam involving fake wire instructions.
Read more about all five cybersecurity threats in the full article:
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IT
Security Tip: Passphrases Beat Passwords
Strong authentication starts with strong credentials. Instead of short, complicated passwords, try using a passphrase — a longer string of memorable words. Passphrases are easier to remember and much harder for attackers to crack.
EXAMPLE
CactusRiverJazzBreeze!
AVOID
123456, qwerty, your pet’s name, birthdays, or anything from your social media.
DON’T USE
• Personal information (names, dates, hobbies) • Common phrases or quotes • Reused passwords across multiple accounts
When in doubt, make it long, unique, and private. Learn more from Okta below:
Learn More
We’re excited to celebrate Laura Herrera and Alex Rodriguez for earning the top spots on our learning portal! Their hard work, curiosity, and dedication to growth set a shining example for us all. Join us in congratulating them on this fantastic achievement - and let their success inspire your own learning journey! Congratulations to Our Top Learners!
8:30 AM - 6 PM | support@fisherbrothers.com | 212-940-6888
Get ready for a month full of learning, fun, and opportunities to stand out! Whether you’re looking to boost your cyber smarts, shine in your year-end review, or just score some awesome prizes — this October is for YOU. Save the Date — Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Coming!
Cyber Bingo Play along all month long!
Mini Games
Sweet Treats
Quick challenges with real rewards.
Because security is sweet.
Sip & Secure
Lunch & Learns Feed your brain (and your belly).
Malloween
Sip mimosas and learn with peers.
Enjoy music, fun, and surprises!
Keynote Speaker ( Virtual )
This year’s keynote will be held virtually to ensure everyone can attend—no matter where you are. Don’t miss your chance to learn something new, win cool stuff, and show your impact during review season!
Mark your calendar for October – and stay tuned for the full schedule!
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