Dan Patterson, Author at TechRepublic

Dan Patterson

Dan is a writer, reporter, and producer. He is currently a reporter for at CBS News and was previously a Senior Writer for TechRepublic.

Innovation
How VR creates an immersive experience for readers

Penguin Random House is using virtual reality to enhance how people read and appreciate books. Author Romina Garber discusses how VR is used with her Zodiac series.

Dan Patterson
Published: October 3, 2019, 9:27 AM PDT Modified: October 3, 2019, 9:27 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
How much do you know about the Russian Dark Web?

Security expert Charity Wright discusses the Dark Web in Russia, how the Dark Web is being used in Vietnam for anonymity from the government, China's surveillance efforts, and more.

Dan Patterson
Published: August 29, 2019, 1:05 PM PDT Modified: August 28, 2019, 7:38 AM PDT Read More See more Security articles
Security
How to prevent data destruction from cybersecurity attacks

IBM's Christoper Scott discusses malware, how cyberattackers get into environments, and why using multifactor authentication is crucial if you use an online service.

Dan Patterson
Published: August 15, 2019, 10:56 AM PDT Modified: August 15, 2019, 10:56 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
How to limit the impact of data breaches

IBM's Wendi Whitmore offers advice about how to defend against and respond to data breaches.

Dan Patterson
Published: August 15, 2019, 10:12 AM PDT Modified: August 15, 2019, 10:12 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
How to cut the cost of a data breach

IBM's Wendi Whitmore explains why a data breach isn't a one-time cost and recommends cost-saving tips, which include having access to an incident response team.

Dan Patterson
Published: August 15, 2019, 10:10 AM PDT Modified: August 15, 2019, 10:10 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
KGB agents’ wearables: Watches, cufflinks, shoes, and more

The KGB Espionage Museum's curator Agne Urbaityte describes how agents concealed spying devices in what they wore when working in the field.

Dan Patterson
Published: June 26, 2019, 8:23 AM PDT Modified: June 26, 2019, 8:23 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
Why tech was key to the KGB being good at espionage

The KGB Espionage Museum's Agne Urbaityte explains various technologies and methods of eavesdropping used by the intelligence service, including Deadly Kiss and cameras in rings.

Dan Patterson
Published: June 25, 2019, 6:49 AM PDT Modified: June 25, 2019, 6:49 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
How KGB agents were invisible spies

Dan Patterson interviews the KGB Espionage Museum's Agne Urbaityte about how agents in the field would blend in with their environment in order to spy.

Dan Patterson
Published: June 24, 2019, 9:52 AM PDT Modified: June 24, 2019, 9:52 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Security
The KGB’s eavesdropping and spying devices in everyday items

The KGB Espionage Museum's curator Agne Urbaityte explains why and how plates and ashtrays were used as eavesdropping and spying devices.

Dan Patterson
Published: June 20, 2019, 8:00 AM PDT Modified: June 20, 2019, 7:55 AM PDT Read More See all videos
5G
How New York City plans to become a 5G leader

New York's Governors Island Connectivity Challenge is a testing ground to deploy next-gen wireless connectivity technologies at the quickest speeds and lowest cost possible, says CTO Miguel Gamino.

Dan Patterson
Published: May 14, 2019, 12:02 PM PDT Modified: February 28, 2018, 3:41 AM PST Read More See all videos