Breaking News on Tech Scams: Watch For Top-Level Domains Like .zip and .mov

How this could affect you: Bad actors could utilize this to create url links to malware or phishing attempts.

How to spot it and avoid it:

• Look for '@' symbols in urls such as www.website.com⁄files⁄@badfile.zip.

• Look at the slash in the url. Bad actors are using unicode fraction slashes in the url which look almost identical to a standard slash except with a slightly lower angle. A standard slash looks like this: "/" A unicode fraction slash looks like this: "⁄" Side-by-side comparisons: /⁄

Terms used in this blog post:

Unicode: A universal code that can translate numbers into symbols, numbers, or letters.

Top-Level Domain: Every website has an address just like houses do. The Top-Level Domain is the street type of the address. In this case a .com, .org, or .net.

Additional resources: https://www.theregister.com/2023/05/17/google_zip_mov_domains/

Upcoming Webinars The Week Of May 22nd At WVMLS

Join CRS Data for 4 Part Be a Pro Series.

Class Dates: Monday, May 22nd | Wednesday, May 24th | Friday, May 26th

Part 1 - Introduction to the Basics @ 10AM: Learn how to access CRS Data’s MLS Tax Suite from your MLS, along with how to navigate within the product.

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Part 2 - Beyond the Basics @ 11AM:

Learn how to work with maps and add layers. CRS Data will also cover advanced searching skills, including new ways to search using your maps and filters. And you'll learn how to make this your own through more end user customizations. * Course qualifies for 0 hours Continuing Education Credit under Oregon Real Estate Agency rules. *

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Part 3 - Creating CMAs Your Way @ 1PM:

Learn as CRS Data walks through the options to create a Custom CMA and produce a Client Report, as well as take a dive into the Quick CMA tool.

* Course qualifies for 0 hours Continuing Education Credit under Oregon Real Estate Agency rules. *

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Part 4 - Prospecting @ 2:30PM:

Learn as CRS Data goes beyond the basics and dig into the Prospecting tool. * Course qualifies for 0 hours Continuing Education Credit under Oregon Real Estate Agency rules. *

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Listing Maintenance - Tuesday, May 23rd @ 2:00PM

To gain WVMLS listing maintenance access, you must first have approval from your Principal Broker and have the required WVMLS Listing Maintenance form signed. In this class, a seasoned WVMLS professional teaches you how to enter and maintain listings fine-free!

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eKEY Basic Essentials - Thursday, May 25th @ 8:30AM

It’s simple to manage keyboxes and access showing information wirelessly. In this class, Supra provides an overview of eKEY Basic features.

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Paragon 101 - Thursday, May 25th @ 10:00AM

Explore Paragon in this hands-on, interactive class. Learn to search 3 ways, navigate different reports, print & email listings, and much more!

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Introduction to Paragon Connect - Thursday, May 25th @ 2:00PM

MOBILize and ACCESS Paragon on your smartphone, tablet, or even desktop! This is Paragon Professional in the palm of your hand and we're excited to help you master this powerful, on-the-go web app.

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Click Here to visit WVMLS U for additional future class registrations.

Did You know? - Verify Your Listing Syndication

Follow these three simple steps to ensure your listing is syndicated (or not):

1) Once logged into Paragon, click on Listings (in the top navigation) then click Listings (under the header Maintain).

2) Select the Listing from the spreadsheet you'd like to maintain.

3) When inside the listing information it will automatically have the Standard container open, scroll down and find the MLS & Admin Container and expand it. In the field IDX Include there will be a value of Yes or No. Yes, means this listing will be syndicated. No, means this listing will not be syndicated.

Terms in this blog post:

Syndicated - The listing is syndicated (sent) out to websites for advertising/display.

IDX - Internet Data Exchange ("IDX"). Under IDX, brokers exchange consent to display each other’s listings on participants’ websites and using applications for mobile devices that participants control.