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Westlake Village, CA--Real Estate agents nationwide are scrambling after a cybersecurity breach occurred on August 9 with the popular multiple listing service (MLS), Rapattoni. On the night of August 9, Rapattoni experienced a ransomware attack, wherein the victim’s data becomes encrypted and is released for ransom. The FBI is currently investigating this attack.
Rapattoni has been serving the real estate community since 1970. Rapattoni offers an exclusive product suite for real estate agents, including interactive client portals, report writers, and social media services.
Rapattoni’s MLS services have been unusable since Wednesday, August 9. This breach also impacts the listing capabilities of online housing market apps like Zillow.
The attack prevents real estate agents from logging into their MLS systems. Agents cannot add property listings, adjust prices, or access information about upcoming showings. The technical glitch has caused widespread confusion about what properties are still available, especially since some properties may have been sold since the attack.
Systems impacted by the shutdown include any real estate agency or broker using Rapattoni, including Central Jersey MLS, located in Fords, NJ, and Ithica Board of Realtors (IBR), in Ithica, NY.
According to their website, the Rapattoni Corporation customers represent more than eighty percent of realtors nationwide.
“This is a national MLS outage for all MLS's and Associations that rely on Rapattoni hosting,” BAREIS (Bay Area Real Estate Information Service) said in an email obtained by the North Bay Business Journal.
Petulma-based real estate agent Peg King told the North Bay Business Journal, “It's paralyzed the real estate industry.”
Realtors nationwide are anxious for Rapattoni’s system to be restored so they can do their jobs promptly and efficiently.
Fresno-based real estate agent Dan Scordino told the Bussiness Journal, “We can still do transactions. It’s just more cumbersome without the technology.”
WCPO Cincinnati obtained an internal memo from Rapattoni to Cincy MLS wherein a representative for Rapattoni stated, “We are actively investigating the nature and scope of the event. The confidentiality, privacy, and security of information in our care are one of our highest priorities.”
Rapattoni has not issued a timeline about when the breach will be fixed. As of August 13, Rapattoni posted on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, “We are continuing to investigate the cyber-attack that has caused a system outage and are working diligently to get systems restored as soon as possible. All technical resources at our disposal are continuing to work through the weekend. We still do not have an ETA at this time.” Latest notice on their website as of today states " there is now a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel"
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Saskatchewan, SK--Over Canada Day weekend in Moose Jaw on July 2nd, 2023, John "Trystan" drowned in Buffalo Pound Lake. John “Trystan” Hall and was 25 years old.
At about 3:45PM that day, the Moose Jaw RCMP received a report of a missing kayaker at Sand Point Beach on Buffalo Pound Lake. After investigations, it was confirmed that the adult male was kayaking when it overturned and he did not emerge from the water.
Moose Jaw RCMP, the Regina Fire and Rescue Dive Team, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and the Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV) all focused together to find Trystan. They discovered Trystan's body in the water, in close proximity to the location where he was last sighted.
The 25-year-old male has been identified by the authorities, and his family has been duly informed. Victim services have been extended to the family during this time. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service remains involved in supporting the Moose Jaw RCMP during the ongoing investigation.
With deep sorrow, the family of John "Trystan" Hall, originally from Calgary, AB, and later residing in Moose Jaw, SK, sadly announces his passing on July 2, 2023, at the age of 25. Trystan was preceded in death by his grandparents John Stuart and Enid Hall, as well as his uncle Angus "Jamie" Bruce, all from Ottawa, ON.
He will be profoundly missed by his parents, John and Leanne Hall, his brother Nigel, his son John Sawyer and John's mother Morgan, his grandparents Arlen and Vi Avery, his uncles Kerry (Deb) Avery, Randy (Kelly) Avery, Mike (Elaine) Avery, Tim (Corrine) Avery, his aunt Ellen Bruce, as well as numerous cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Justin Pryor, Trystan’s boss at Moose Jaw Truck Shop said, “Trystan was the Gregory House of automotive diagnostics–it takes an interesting approach to diagnostic and testing but typically there’s always a solution." One time, Trystan was three hours into a ‘can bus’ system and had the truck in a hundred pieces spread across the shop and all over the bay. John started at the front and came out the back of the shop with the main harness in his hands saying, ‘I found the broken wires!’ laughing. He was determined and would always keep trying until the problem was fixed.
To honor Trystan's memory, W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. will plant a memorial tree.
Trystan's uncle states, "I am posting to help family. My nephew, Trystan Hall, passed away. Trystan was 25 and he leaves behind a 3 year old child (Sawyer). Trystan's family would like to be able to build an education fund for Sawyer to use later in life."
In memory of Trystan, memorial contributions can be made to his son, Sawyer's future education fund through their GoFundMe page.
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"Moose Jaw Truck Shop offers quality service," mentions owner of Moose Jaw Truck Shop, Justin Pryor.
Saskatchewan, CA--Moose Jaw Truck Shop's motto is "Semi-trucks must keep rolling." Justin Pryor and his wife, Brittina Pryor are owners and operators of the business which features eight truck bays. Moose Jaw Truck Shop is in the town of the same name in Saskatchewan, Canada at 22 Lancaster Road and offers quality service.
"I’ve always wanted to start a company. I was in between jobs, so I was sort of forced to either find a different job or start a company. The name was originally Pryor Industries Limited, and then I changed it to Moose Jaw Truck Shop," Pryor explained in an exclusive interview with NY News York.
Justin Pryor started Moose Jaw Truck Shop back in 2016 and business quickly doubled within the first couple of years as customers grew to expect quality service. The shop offers a flexible payment plan, free Wi-Fi, an after-hours drop box for customers, and street parking.
Moose Jaw Truck Shop offers a wide variety of truck repair services for an even wider variety of trucks than typical truck shops. Pryor and his staff can repair everything from semi-trucks to SUVs and pride themselves in offering same-day service. "We have a mechanic or technician look at the vehicle the instant it shows up, so we can make a plan with the customer. We also have loaner cars if it needs to stay overnight." Pryor said.
Pryor estimates that half of the business is composed of Diesel truck repairs, such as bumper-to-bumper, engine transmission, wiring, and electrical repairs. However, they also offer repair services for everyday gas trucks such as vans, Tahoe’s, SUVs, and suburban’s. Additional repairs offered include brakes, steering, alignment, and air conditioning. The most common issues that Pryor encounters include wheels, brakes, and electrical problems.
One of Pryor’s most prominent customer bases comes from the farming industry. "We collect customers, and whatever they drive daily is our bread and butter. We try to service everything they have in their yard. We do some tractors, but we don’t advertise it too much," Pryor explained.
When asked about his ideal customer, Pryor knew the answer right away: a three-quarter ton and one-ton Diesel truck, similar to what a farmer would drive. "We call them the Cowboy Cadillacs."
The truck industry, like any other business, is changing over time. "We used to be more of mom-and-pop style service station. But we’re slowly getting into a more professional style of service with nice lobbies and loaner cars. We have a very friendly staff. We’re trying to change the image of the repair industry into one of more professional service," Pryor added.
If you’re looking for excellent service for your trucks and all the commotion they cause, look no further than Moose Jaw Truck Shop.
Moose Jaw Truck Shop is located at 22 Lancaster Rd, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M3, Canada.
Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-5:00 PM; closed on weekends. You can also call them at 1-306-694-4644 or schedule an appointment online here.
