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Computer acts weird before layoff?

Does your computer act weird before layoff? Like turn off and on?

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Spying software is running 24/7, so being on the LR list doesn’t result in changes to that software.

Don’t steal sh-t, plain and simple. It’s monitoring everything you do. Even if you’re “clever” and remove all network access and download unauthorized data to a USB drive, a UEFI agent catches that and logs it to a hidden partition on a flash chip. Even nuking the drive won’t hide that.

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Post ID: @22a+1jn9zzd8s

Do not do anything but company business on your laptop. Don't copy anything. Don't screenshot. These things are monitored and you will be contacted by legal after you leave if there are any questions if impropriety.

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Post ID: @222+1jn9zzd8s

I am not aware of Cisco doing anything to laptops before layoff.

In the past, they checked if you were downloading Cisco documents after layoff but now they just remove access the next day.

I do not recommend using your laptop for non-company business. Cisco has the right to monitor what you are doing. Although, I have never seen anyone accused of using laptop for personal use. Also, you can always use your own cell phone or tablet for this.

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Post ID: @1ya+1jn9zzd8s

Its probably jjst nervous. Give it a couple beers and laugh at its jokes

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Post ID: @kc+1jn9zzd8s

The spying and layoffs will continue until morale improves, g-y.

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Post ID: @hq+1jn9zzd8s

I used Cisco laptop for youtube, twitter, netflix and p@rnhub... am I sc--wed?

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Post ID: @f4+1jn9zzd8s

Read up on Incydr.

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Post ID: @e3+1jn9zzd8s

Definitely a sign you are being eliminated.

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Post ID: @e2+1jn9zzd8s

don't do anything on your work laptop that isn't 100% work related

don't even check the weather or stock quotes

code42 is not the only piece of spyware on your laptop, there are at least two others (duo health and cisco orbital)

you have to wonder how much battery is used up with the spyware programs spying on each other

but it's cisco's laptop, not yours, it just happens to be in your house...

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Post ID: @d9+1jn9zzd8s

If you are commenting on this board using
a company laptop, it is already too late !

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Post ID: @d4+1jn9zzd8s

Your desk chair will start shaking too.

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Post ID: @d0+1jn9zzd8s

Yes it probably does, the office lights also flick on and off - but that might be lack of investment in infrastructure.

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Post ID: @cf+1jn9zzd8s

Yes, sometimes it sleepwalks as well!!

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Post ID: @c7+1jn9zzd8s

They have installed applications like Code42, which are filled with spyware.

These programs record all activity on the laptop and can access your emails, Webex discussions, shared files, and more.

Additionally, there are hidden partitions and specific BIOS configurations that allow them to track everything, both within these partitions and at the BIOS level.

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Post ID: @by+1jn9zzd8s

My unstable vpn connection that drops over 10 times a day is like the smoke detector beeping sound that I can’t hear anymore.

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Post ID: @bj+1jn9zzd8s

My computer has AI trying to take over all my apps. It's gotten more aggressive when composing emails. Trust your instincts...

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Post ID: @am+1jn9zzd8s

Mine is extremely nervous at the idea of tariffs

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