Special offer
Sam Shueh, mba, cdpe, reopro, pe (   (408) 425-1601)

Spam prevention
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

you'd think with that degree of intelligence, they'd do something more productive....

May 15, 2017 08:29 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is a good warning to all. NEVER ever click on anything you do not know. 

May 15, 2017 07:55 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I NEVER NEVER NEVER open unknown links, regardless of how inviting!

May 15, 2017 07:52 AM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Best to always be prepared to toss your computer and start over with a new one.

May 15, 2017 10:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yep.  Three variants out there now, at least, of the "WannaCry" virus.

May 15, 2017 09:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I heard about that on the Today show this morning, but thanks for the heads up Sam!

May 15, 2017 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Oh technology....Kasey

May 15, 2017 09:03 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Thanks for the heads up, yes we are aware  A

May 15, 2017 08:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Beware of staying with a PC.

May 15, 2017 08:41 AM
Rainmaker
716,049
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Everyone should be updating their anti-virus software app right now, and do a complete scan. And do this daily for the next few days,

May 15, 2017 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Sam Shueh I saw this on the news this morning. Thanks for the heads up.

May 15, 2017 08:25 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It's a shame people don't use their talent for good things!

May 15, 2017 07:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I honestly do not know where to buy bitcoins......

May 15, 2017 07:57 AM
Rainmaker
542,913
Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

Sad to see this could have been prevented.  Microsoft put up a patch in March, but a lot of people haven't updated their computers.

May 15, 2017 02:12 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I'm rock'n it with Win10. 

Of course it is helpful to no WannaCry did not target Win10. Could be they are saving Win10 for something special, or those exploits do not exist on the latest Windows OS.

The only thing a citizen can do is ensure recovery with two tested back up methods.

EVERY SYSTEM CAN BE HACKED.

May 15, 2017 01:31 PM
Rainer
259,005
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Been reading up on it. 

May 15, 2017 11:43 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,544
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Technology is getting more and more scary, nothing is secure.

May 18, 2017 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

On this scale; do you suppose a foreign power is involved? I do.

May 16, 2017 06:58 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

So I heard...back to my Mac!

May 16, 2017 06:37 AM
Ambassador
5,230,068
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I agree with Barbara Todaro - I'm sure they could be put to high-level work with their knowledge. Why not do it the RIGHT way?

May 16, 2017 06:24 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

we must be careful out there

May 16, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the heads up.

May 16, 2017 05:20 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Ok

May 16, 2017 03:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Sam Shueh - thanks for the update. Yes, it seems it's happening all over the world - just checked in the news from India.

May 15, 2017 09:47 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Thanks for sharing.

May 15, 2017 06:38 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I had b een hit about 6 months ago but my IT guy knew the fix.  I watch very closely now.

May 15, 2017 06:18 PM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Yes very aware of what's happening out there.

May 15, 2017 04:46 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

False flag.   The Government is up to something.

May 15, 2017 04:03 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Thanks for the heads up.

May 15, 2017 01:35 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Got a DocuSign today from someone I don't know with an attachment. Didn't open it and suspect it is something bad.

May 15, 2017 11:57 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

... and I hear far worse to come...

May 15, 2017 11:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Thanks for the heads-up. I understand that Windows 10 isn't overly vulnerable but their old operating systems have some issues.

May 15, 2017 10:53 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

What you dont read about is the years ago successful stealing of tens of millions of dollars when there were no counter-measures in place....

May 15, 2017 10:19 AM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I have nothing of value.

May 15, 2017 10:19 AM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I just heard on the radio that if you have Windows 10 you should be okay!

May 15, 2017 10:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,677
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Thanks for spreading the word on this one.

 

May 17, 2017 07:17 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

LOL - I love how people click on the most ridiculous email links they get... It's unreal!

May 16, 2017 07:15 AM
Ambassador
5,049,183
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yep this was a big attack! Scary stuff we face these days. But no system is hack-pr

May 15, 2017 08:10 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't click on anything I am not expecting. Thanks for sharing what to look out for 

May 15, 2017 07:54 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Thanks for the warning and alert. What is our cyber world coming to???

May 15, 2017 07:33 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

I have been reading a lot about this all weekend, lots and lots of interesting theories out there about intent, who is involved, intentional vulnerabilities, etc.  

May 15, 2017 02:19 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

All of us need to be alert.

Those who are still using Window XP or an even older version of Windows need to upgrade. Unsupported versions are more risky.

May 15, 2017 12:45 PM