Larry Patterson
@itpatt.bsky.social
Mature IT professional, that keeps up on the latest tech issues. Personal hobbies, keeping the Koi alive in the seasonal pond, enjoying minor house improvements - landscaping and daily dog walks.
As per cybersecuritynews.com/new-phishing... we have another example of a contract signing email scam wanting to infect your system. Even if you're expecting an agreement, be CAREFULL, review and if unsure, ask a friend (whatever it is, can likely wait the time to double check and be safe).
January 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM
As per cybersecuritynews.com/new-phishing... we have another example of a contract signing email scam wanting to infect your system. Even if you're expecting an agreement, be CAREFULL, review and if unsure, ask a friend (whatever it is, can likely wait the time to double check and be safe).
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit... from the folks of @bleepingcomputer.com comes another browser base vulnerability to be aware of. If you encounter the final screen, remember it's just a webpage and if you're unsure of what to do next, call a tech friend or hit the power button to start over.
January 8, 2026 at 12:18 AM
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit... from the folks of @bleepingcomputer.com comes another browser base vulnerability to be aware of. If you encounter the final screen, remember it's just a webpage and if you're unsure of what to do next, call a tech friend or hit the power button to start over.
If you see the below, STOP, RECONSIDER WHY YOU'RE BEING ASKED FOR CREDENTIALS and exit out of your browser or don't click on what's likely a scam. Another example of the baddies changing their techniques, as described in detail www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit....
December 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
If you see the below, STOP, RECONSIDER WHY YOU'RE BEING ASKED FOR CREDENTIALS and exit out of your browser or don't click on what's likely a scam. Another example of the baddies changing their techniques, as described in detail www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit....
No matter who you're, when it comes to the baddies "YOU CAN'T BE RELYING ON SOMEBODY LOOKING AT THAT (another firm being hacked) AND GO, WELL, YOU KNOW, THANK GOODNESS THAT WASN'T US". Good advice for us all. Thanks www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3YS..., @riskybusiness & Simon Onyons.
December 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
No matter who you're, when it comes to the baddies "YOU CAN'T BE RELYING ON SOMEBODY LOOKING AT THAT (another firm being hacked) AND GO, WELL, YOU KNOW, THANK GOODNESS THAT WASN'T US". Good advice for us all. Thanks www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3YS..., @riskybusiness & Simon Onyons.
Emphasizing the term "TRUST IS THE VULNERABILITY", realizing that the baddies are thinking long term, loading a currently useful browser extension now, can end up being dangerous later. See the initial writeup by www.koi.ai/blog/4-milli... & follow up from www.techradar.com/pro/security...
December 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Emphasizing the term "TRUST IS THE VULNERABILITY", realizing that the baddies are thinking long term, loading a currently useful browser extension now, can end up being dangerous later. See the initial writeup by www.koi.ai/blog/4-milli... & follow up from www.techradar.com/pro/security...
A follow up as the baddies continue to up their game. See the graphic with a condensed version of the screenshots discovered by www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b1/ and reporting by www.pcmag.com/news/this-wi.... If you encounter this, STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING and get assistance or power down your system.
November 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A follow up as the baddies continue to up their game. See the graphic with a condensed version of the screenshots discovered by www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-b1/ and reporting by www.pcmag.com/news/this-wi.... If you encounter this, STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING and get assistance or power down your system.
Not a scam, just a warranty extension. Here's a real life tale in which @knowbe4.bsky.social seasoned security guru Roger Grimes asks the question as to why vendors send messaging that makes it appear to be a scam? blog.knowbe4.com/is-it-or-is-...
November 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Not a scam, just a warranty extension. Here's a real life tale in which @knowbe4.bsky.social seasoned security guru Roger Grimes asks the question as to why vendors send messaging that makes it appear to be a scam? blog.knowbe4.com/is-it-or-is-...
Proving that we're all at risk, is the screenshot recently received example of a Google Meet phishing scam. See technology.berkeley.edu/news/prevent... for further details and remember, if you're not sure, don't click the link or call the number on the invite or message.
October 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Proving that we're all at risk, is the screenshot recently received example of a Google Meet phishing scam. See technology.berkeley.edu/news/prevent... for further details and remember, if you're not sure, don't click the link or call the number on the invite or message.
If you come across the below DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS and close down the browser! There is no LEGIT reason to follow the below. Have further questions, reach out to your favourite - trusted techy or see thehackernews.com/2025/10/anal... for more details.
Analysing ClickFix: 3 Reasons Why Copy/Paste Attacks Are Driving Security Breaches
ClickFix attacks use fake CAPTCHAs and clipboard scripts to bypass detection and compromise endpoints.
thehackernews.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
If you come across the below DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS and close down the browser! There is no LEGIT reason to follow the below. Have further questions, reach out to your favourite - trusted techy or see thehackernews.com/2025/10/anal... for more details.
www.pcworld.com/article/2922... is a great article to emphasize that whatever the message, "assume it's a scam" & "when in doubt, manually visit the website - don't click on the link", as the baddies find ways to make a message seem authenticate.
October 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
www.pcworld.com/article/2922... is a great article to emphasize that whatever the message, "assume it's a scam" & "when in doubt, manually visit the website - don't click on the link", as the baddies find ways to make a message seem authenticate.
If a baddie decides you'll be the victim of a prompt bombing campaign (multiple notifications for a site you're not currently using) YOUR SUCCESS is to ignore the notifications, than when you have a moment, check the site's security profile for any issues. lifehacker.com/tech/spot-ma...
September 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
If a baddie decides you'll be the victim of a prompt bombing campaign (multiple notifications for a site you're not currently using) YOUR SUCCESS is to ignore the notifications, than when you have a moment, check the site's security profile for any issues. lifehacker.com/tech/spot-ma...
A new take on an old scam. Fake casinos promising big payouts, but only if you pay. Like the proverbial gold at the end of the rainbow, it'll end up taking your money and you'll have nothing to show in return. krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/affi...
September 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A new take on an old scam. Fake casinos promising big payouts, but only if you pay. Like the proverbial gold at the end of the rainbow, it'll end up taking your money and you'll have nothing to show in return. krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/affi...
Yes Google's customer database was hacked, yes it may include your name and email address and it's unlikely that the baddies have your Google password. And NO GOOGLE WILL NOT CALL YOU!!!! Check myaccount.google.com/intro/securi... instead.
September 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Yes Google's customer database was hacked, yes it may include your name and email address and it's unlikely that the baddies have your Google password. And NO GOOGLE WILL NOT CALL YOU!!!! Check myaccount.google.com/intro/securi... instead.
Watch for "unsolicited packages containing a QR code that prompts the recipient to provide personal and financial information or unwittingly download malicious software that steals data from their phone." www.tomsguide.com/computing/on...
August 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Watch for "unsolicited packages containing a QR code that prompts the recipient to provide personal and financial information or unwittingly download malicious software that steals data from their phone." www.tomsguide.com/computing/on...
SIMPLE Secure Input Modeled on Phrases that are Long and Effortless and keep you in the green / impractically worth hacking into. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...
August 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
SIMPLE Secure Input Modeled on Phrases that are Long and Effortless and keep you in the green / impractically worth hacking into. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...
Would you catch the use of the Japanese “ん” in a malicious domain address? Or how about "Lntuit" versus "Intuit? Please look before you click or be prepared to back out of a site whenever something doesn't look right. www.pcmag.com/news/warning...
Warning: Watch Out for This Japanese Character in Your Booking.com Email
Unusual file names and links are common signs of phishing attacks. But hackers are now using visually similar characters from foreign alphabets to trick even tech-savvy users into clicking.
www.pcmag.com
August 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Would you catch the use of the Japanese “ん” in a malicious domain address? Or how about "Lntuit" versus "Intuit? Please look before you click or be prepared to back out of a site whenever something doesn't look right. www.pcmag.com/news/warning...
Understanding that if the baddies get a hold of your encrypted password through a data breach, any password can be broken, though keeping your passwords in the green area make you a less likely target. www.insidehalton.com/news/hive-sy...
August 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Understanding that if the baddies get a hold of your encrypted password through a data breach, any password can be broken, though keeping your passwords in the green area make you a less likely target. www.insidehalton.com/news/hive-sy...
IF IT'S FREE AND SHADY, YOU ARE LIKELY THE VICTIM .- Estelle Ruellan, Flare Though this is about AI and capturing the baddies, this one statement is all that needs to be said to protect yourself from becoming another infostealer victim. www.pcmag.com/news/caught-...
August 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
IF IT'S FREE AND SHADY, YOU ARE LIKELY THE VICTIM .- Estelle Ruellan, Flare Though this is about AI and capturing the baddies, this one statement is all that needs to be said to protect yourself from becoming another infostealer victim. www.pcmag.com/news/caught-...
AI chat bots have resulted in more successes than not, but it doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful, especially when it comes to your health. Please read another interesting Ars Technical article and as always, be careful on the answers you except. arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
After using ChatGPT, man swaps his salt for sodium bromide—and suffers psychosis
Literal “hallucinations” were the result.
arstechnica.com
August 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
AI chat bots have resulted in more successes than not, but it doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful, especially when it comes to your health. Please read another interesting Ars Technical article and as always, be careful on the answers you except. arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
AI IMPACT Prompt Strategy; increasing the likelihood of obtaining the right answer the first time, using thoughtful methods. See how I setup my prompts in Google Gemini to have Excel calculate the week of the month that a transaction takes place. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...
August 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
AI IMPACT Prompt Strategy; increasing the likelihood of obtaining the right answer the first time, using thoughtful methods. See how I setup my prompts in Google Gemini to have Excel calculate the week of the month that a transaction takes place. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...
The Hilarious Horror of Bank Statements, Store Names and How AI Saved My Sanity (Mostly)
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July 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The Hilarious Horror of Bank Statements, Store Names and How AI Saved My Sanity (Mostly)
sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...
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AI is tricking people into traveling to places that don't exist! Yes, it's happened and the article is worth the read. Another reason to double check your sources, whether it's a surprised message or you're planning to travel to an exotic locale. www.techradar.com/computing/ar...
AI is tricking people into traveling to places that don't exist, and we all need to learn to avoid these scams
It’s going to take a new kind of street smarts to keep your travel plans real
www.techradar.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
AI is tricking people into traveling to places that don't exist! Yes, it's happened and the article is worth the read. Another reason to double check your sources, whether it's a surprised message or you're planning to travel to an exotic locale. www.techradar.com/computing/ar...
Finding the correct Risk Assessment technique can be overwhelming, recognizing this I came across a fairly comprehensive list, with examples on why and how. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...
July 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Finding the correct Risk Assessment technique can be overwhelming, recognizing this I came across a fairly comprehensive list, with examples on why and how. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...
Microsoft Excel one of many gems that I happened to come across is the Unpivot. Take your multi-column cable and turn it into 3 columns PivotTable ready for further analysis. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/....
July 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Microsoft Excel one of many gems that I happened to come across is the Unpivot. Take your multi-column cable and turn it into 3 columns PivotTable ready for further analysis. sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/....
"Fraudsters impersonating businesses going bankrupt: BBB", is another reason to be weary on what to click, especially if it appears to be, another, too good of a deal to pass up. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
July 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Fraudsters impersonating businesses going bankrupt: BBB", is another reason to be weary on what to click, especially if it appears to be, another, too good of a deal to pass up. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...