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Profs & Pints DC: DOGE and Federal Cybersecurity
• February 19, 2025
Profs and Pints DC presents: “DOGE and Federal Cybersecurity,” a look at how President Trump’s special commission may be creating opportunities for accidents, hacker attacks, or the theft of your […]
Tech Tip: How to Prevent Cloud-Based Cybercrime Against Your Business
• March 28, 2022
The cloud has given businesses loads of modern ways to approach operations and management, but it has also given cybercriminals access to even more tools to leverage against their victims. […]
Tech Tip: If This Type of Alert Pops Up, Don’t Click!
• December 16, 2019
A pop-up notification that your PC is infected with a virus and you must “click here” to run a scan or install antivirus software is a common scareware tactic.
Tech Tip: Why Do I Need a $900 Firewall, Plus a Maintenance Fee?
• August 12, 2019
Unlike a router, a firewall actually looks at all internet traffic passing through it to make sure it’s legitimate, not a virus, and was requested from a computer inside.
Tech Tip: You’ve Been Hacked! What Do You Need to Do First?
• May 13, 2019
Based on what is discovered, you may be advised to contact the local FBI office and your attorney. Your legal responsibilities depend greatly on the type of data accessed.
