Larry Patterson

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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/...

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.

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...

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-...

After using ChatGPT, man swaps his salt for sodium bromide—and suffers psychosis Literal “hallucinations” were the result.

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/...

The Hilarious Horror of Bank Statements, Store Names and How AI Saved My Sanity (Mostly)
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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

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/...

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...

IMPACT - for better AI prompting, T is for Timing, in making sure your prompt's context includes dates or deadlines that it needs to consider when answering your prompt. If you have to start working on a Halloween costume in July, best include that detail to avoid a scary answer.

IMPACT - for better AI prompting. C is for Clarity, as in taking the time to be clear, concise and compact. Don't beat around the bush in not stating important details that allows the AI to better interpret the question, and instead be direct on the answers you're looking for.

www.makeuseof.com/delete-this-... Thank you Ben for providing examples and good advice on how to avoid being a victim. Please take the necessary time to read messages carefully and don't assume they can be trusted.

Watch out for unexpected high ranking official authored messages, demands to use an alternative communications platform, asking for personal info and inconsistencies in the voice, video or text, as it could be AI mimicking a government official. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/news-nouvell...

Looking at a cake in disgust.

Where's the Humanity in Algorithms, AI and LLM and how does fermented fish sauce become part of a cake recipe? sites.google.com/pics-ov.com/...

Nothing burger.

IMPACT - for better AI prompting. A is for Action, as in what is your end goal of your question or request? You wouldn't go to your favourite hamburger joint and miss out on the main ingredient. So do your AI a favour, and give it some meat to chew on.

No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach News broke today of a "mother of all breaches," sparking wide media coverage filled with warnings and fear-mongering. However, it appears to be a compilation of previously leaked credentials stolen by...

"No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach" and we need to assume that your login is on a list(s), somewhere. Mitigate the risk, have separate passwords for each login, please, please use a password manager and watch out for the scams. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

When you get a call in late / early hours and you hear what sounds like family member, desperately, asking for help, a Family Code Word will make all the difference in you knowing if it's a scam or not.

With Multi-Factor authentication a necessity in today's world, the baddies are flooding your social media accounts with unexpected fake alerts. If you didn't trigger / login to the site, assume it's a fake and ignore. See more from. blog.knowbe4.com/fake-mfa-res...

What is the why of the questions you're asking?

IMPACT - for better AI prompting. P is for Purpose; as in why are you asking the question? Yes, you wouldn't be interacting with the AI without the Why, but did you state the purpose clearly so the prompt isn't ambiguous?

IMPACT - for better AI prompting. M is for Message & Metric. Here's where you want to focus on clarity, understanding and being concise & action-oriented. Provide a historical content, along with facts within your prompt to provide the AI context of why the request is being made.

Beautiful sunrise in Eastern Ontario.