Lessons Learned from the MLS Rapattoni Cyberattack

Home buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and listing websites across the US recently faced significant challenges due to a cyberattack targeting Rapattoni, a software and services provider that offers Multiple Listing Services (MLS) to regional real estate groups nationwide. The attack on August 9, 2023, left homebuyers, sellers, and real estate agents unable to access essential information and use the services offered by MLS platforms. This meant delays and difficulties in completing real estate transactions, [...]