They’re Not After Your Password - They’re After Your Trust (Cybersecurity) - Webinar (Live)* PW

Cybersecurity Webinar

"They’re Not After Your Password — They’re After Your Trust" How Long-Con Scams Like Pig Butchering Are Draining Small Business Funds

Scammers have leveled up — and now, they’re playing the long game. Forget phishing emails and shady links. Today’s most dangerous frauds use trust, not tech, to target small businesses. Known as Pig Butchering scams, these long-cons unfold over weeks or even months — building relationships, faking legitimacy, and ultimately draining both business and personal accounts.

If you're a small business owner, you're a prime target — and this free 1-hour cybersecurity webinar will show you why.

Who Should Attend: Small business owners, freelancers, consultants, and anyone managing business relationships or finances in a digital world.

Date/Time: April 23rd, 2025 10AM-11AM

In just one hour, you'll learn:

• How Pig Butchering scams really work — no romance required
• The psychological tactics scammers use to build trust
• How fake investment platforms and business “opportunities” are used to steal
• Red flags to spot early in emails, DMs, or conversations
• Actionable steps to protect your business and finances

The webinar will be presented by the following speakers:

Dr. Teresa Piliouras - CEO and Founder, Technical Consulting & Research, Inc., an IT company specializing in AI, cybersecurity, quality management, and data analytics. Dr. Piliouras is a consultant, educator, inventor, and author. She holds a BS from the University of Illinois, an MBA from Iona College, and a PhD from NYU Tandon School of Engineering.

Pui Lam (Raymond) Yu - Executive Vice President Engineering at Technical Consulting & Research Inc., has over 20 years of industry experience in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering. He received his BEEE and MSEE from Stevens Institute of Technology and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, respectively, and his MSCS from New York University Tandon School of Engineering.

Steffi Crasto - Training Specialist, Technical Consulting & Research, Inc., holds an MS in Management of Technology from New York University Tandon School of Engineering. Her professional experience is in Learning and Development, Information Technology and Educational Services.

Sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism & Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Cancellation Policy: Kindly email help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team about cancellations.

Special Instruction: This live webinar is offered on Zoom. You will receive a Zoom invitation link after the registration.