Posted on November 21, 2025
Written by Mark Puckett
When Cory James at WSB-TV Channel 2 News reached out to Raxis for help warning people about a scam that is targeting Atlanta residents who submit applications to DeKalb County, Raxis Chief Penetration Testing Officer Brian Tant jumped to help.
Brian warned of methods scammers use to make their requests appear legitimate. Be vigilant and remember to always take a moment to think about a requests such these. Always reach out using publicly available contact info (and not the information provided by the person who reached out) to confirm the request before sending any money.
View the full WSB-TV story here.
Mark Puckett
Mark Puckett, the founder and CEO of Raxis, is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the information security field. Born and raised in Georgia, Puckett established Raxis in 2011, driven by his vision to assemble an elite team of ethical hackers to challenge and assess corporate cybersecurity defenses. Under his leadership, Raxis has grown into a leading penetration testing company, serving clients across the United States and internationally while maintaining a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
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