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Protecting Your Device from Proxy Hijacking

Learn how to spot, avoid, and report

Dear UMBC Community, Imagine a stranger secretly using your home internet or your laptop to hide their tracks. Recently, security experts have found that certain apps are doing exactly that!...

Posted: March 23, 2026, 10:44 AM

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Protecting Your Device from Proxy Hijacking

Learn how to spot, avoid, and report

Dear UMBC Community, Imagine a stranger secretly using your home internet or your laptop to hide their tracks. Recently, security experts have found that certain apps are doing exactly that!...

Posted: March 23, 2026, 10:40 AM

A shield with a checkmark in the middle with the text "UMBC Cybersecurity" above the shield

Reflecting on Data Privacy Week at UMBC

Dr. Laura Mateczun on building a culture of trust

While many of us have been busy digging out from the snow and trying to stay warm, this week, January 26–30, is Data Privacy Week. This international effort empowers individuals and organizations...

Posted: January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM

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