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Author: Patrick Putman

A recovering PC addict turned Apple junkie, Patrick Putman began his career 20 years ago with a degree in E-Commerce Web Programming and Design. He was introduced to Information Security while briefly working for a civilian contractor with the FAA. After a 15-year career in graphic design, his passion for cybersecurity was reignited after exposure from the T-Mobile and Equifax data breaches. When it comes to computers, Patrick is a “jack of all trades” with experience in PC, Mac and Linux. Patrick has experience in OSINT, Pretexting, Social Engineering, and cyber-attacks.

Twitter: @IamThePatRatt

Email: pwputman@gmail.com

Understanding the Threat

Internet Trolls: Pushing your buttons, or pushing an agenda?

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Patrick Putman, ,

by Caleb Townsened
Hands controlling Marionette strings, abstract for internet trolls, pulling the strings

Chances are, if you spend any amount of time online, you have already encountered internet trolls. An internet troll is someone who deliberately starts a fight and insults others in online forums. They disrupt discussions in an effort to cause drama. They are practically omnipresent on social media. Where to find internet trolls Internet trolls … Read more

Preparing for Cybersecurity Threats

Cyber Attack: The Only Safe Computer is a “Dead” Computer.

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Patrick Putman, ,

by Caleb Townsened
Dead Computer, pile of computers, broken computers, cyber attack

It is not so much “if” you will suffer a cyber attack, but “when”. There is an old saying in the industry that goes, “The only safe computer is a ‘dead’ computer.” Basically, this means that the only type of system that is truly safe from a cyber attack is one that is completely disconnected … Read more

Understanding the Threat

Script Kiddie: Unskilled Amateur or Dangerous Hackers?

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Patrick Putman, ,

by Caleb Townsened
Script Kiddie hacking in a dark room, multi computer set up, young hacker

Anyone can download software from the internet. These days, all it takes is someone with a computer and access to the web. There are thousands of hacking and security programs that exist online. These programs are written by skilled programmers and individual hobbyists. Many of them are free to download and use. This can be … Read more

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