Hackers are out there and they're coming for your grandparents. Well, not really. But with all the leaked photos, breached data, and credit cart theft on a massive scale—you need to learn how to protect both yourself and your clients. The digital age has brought powerful tools to tech savvy agents to sell homes and manage transactions but you need to protect yourself online. Here are some easy ways to keep your real estate business secure.

Lock the door:

Password protect every single device you use to handle or store client information. Be it a simple pin or swipe code, this extra level of security will keep most people off your device if it's found or stolen.

A laptop was stolen in 2007 from a Home Depot employee that contained the personal information of over 10,000 employees. Thankfully, the data was not the target of the theft (the laptop was) and the system was password protected. Don't take these risks, make sure to password your phones and devices to give your clients an extra layer of security.

NOT public domain:

Putting passwords on your office Wi-Fi connection goes without saying, but public Wi-Fi can still pose a problem. While getting work done at Starbucks or other public places is normal, hackers can use these public places to steal information. Because public Wi-Fi connections are usually not encrypted, you are at risk for a data breach.

The easiest solution is not to use work devices on public, unsecured Wi-Fi. If working at coffee shops is a must, you can download software to protect your information when using unsecured Wi-Fi. Ask your ISP what kind of services they can offer to better protect you in public.