Why does my Mac log me out in the middle of my work?

I am running a 15-inch mid 2012 MacBook Pro. It has a 2.3 Ghz Intel COre i7, 16 GB og 1600 Mhz DDR3 RAM, and is currently on OS X 10.9.3. Randomly throughout my work day in the middle of whatever I am doing the computer will freeze momentarily, then log off. It doesn't restart, just goes gray, then asks me for my password to log me back in. It's very frustrating.
I've kept a log and this usually happens 2-3 times a day. The programs I usually run are Chrome, Mail, Calendar, my VM (Fusion), Skype, Terminal, Notepad, Messages. Of course I open other programs throughout the day, but these are usually the ones that are open at the time of the log out.
I've done the Apple Hardware Test (Press D during startup), and I've reset NVRAM. I've attached the output from EtreCheck below. Outside of an outdated Flash player I don't see any alarms:
EtreCheck version: 1.9.12 (48)
Report generated June 26, 2014 at 2:07:22 PM AKDT
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 4 cores
16 GB RAM
Video Information:
Intel HD Graphics 4000 - VRAM: (null)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M - VRAM: 512 MB
Color LCD 1440 x 900
2343 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
System Software:
OS X 10.9.3 (13D65) - Uptime: 0 days 1:47:3
Disk Information:
APPLE HDD HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
NCC-1701-D (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (177.81 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8
USB Information:
Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
Razer Razer DeathAdder
Apple, Inc Apple Keyboard
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
DisplayLink DisplayLink Adapter
Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information:
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper:
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions:
[not loaded] com.FTDI.driver.FTDIUSBSerialDriver (2.2.16) Support
[not loaded] com.displaylink.dlusbncm (1.11.0 - SDK 10.6) Support
[loaded] com.displaylink.driver.DisplayLinkDriver (2.1 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.makemkv.kext.daspi (1) Support
[loaded] com.sns.driver.SNSArchitectureModel (1.1) Support
[loaded] com.sns.driver.SnsiSCSI (4.1) Support
[loaded] com.sophos.kext.sav (9.0.61 - SDK 10.7) Support
[loaded] com.sophos.nke.swi (9.0.53 - SDK 10.8) Support
[loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxDrv (4.2.12) Support
[not loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetAdp (4.2.12) Support
[not loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxNetFlt (4.2.12) Support
[loaded] org.virtualbox.kext.VBoxUSB (4.2.12) Support
Startup Items:
ChmodBPF: Path: /Library/StartupItems/ChmodBPF
VirtualBox: Path: /Library/StartupItems/VirtualBox
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.barebones.authd.plist Support
[not loaded] com.deploystudio.server.plist Support
[running] com.displaylink.displaylinkmanager.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
[running] com.sns.globalSAN.daemon.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.autoupdate.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.configuration.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.intercheck.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.notification.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.scan.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.sxld.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.webd.plist Support
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist Support
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist Support
Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.displaylink.useragent-prelogin.plist Support
[running] com.displaylink.useragent.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
[running] com.sophos.uiserver.plist Support
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist Support
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist Support
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist Support
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[not loaded] org.virtualbox.vboxwebsrv.plist Support
User Login Items:
iTunesHelper
Dropbox
VMware Fusion Start Menu
IPMenulet
GeekTool Helper
Internet Plug-ins:
LogitechHarmony: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.7 Support
Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 3.1.0.24   - SDK 10.8 Support
net.juniper.DSSafariExtensions: Version: (null) Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20513.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Support
LogMeIn: Version: 1.0.961 - SDK 10.7 Support
Flash Player: Version: 13.0.0.214 - SDK 10.6 Outdated! Update
LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.961 - SDK 10.7 Support
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.0.0 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 Check version
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
User Internet Plug-ins:
CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 Support
ATTConnectEventEntry: Version: 1.0.3 - SDK 10.8
WebEx64: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 Support
3rd Party Preference Panes:
DeployStudioServer Support
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
globalSAN iSCSI Initiator Support
Java Support
Perian Support
Time Machine:
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: ON
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
NCC-1701-D: Disk size: 464.96 GB Disk used: 299.36 GB
Destinations:
IL Hard Drive [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 465.44 GB
Total number of backups: 8
Oldest backup: 2014-06-23 20:44:31 +0000
Last backup: 2014-06-25 00:11:53 +0000
Top Processes by CPU:
      19% top
      12% ioreg
      5% DisplayLinkManager
      4% SophosWebIntelligence
      3% InterCheck
Top Processes by Memory:
246 MB WindowServer
180 MB Google Chrome
180 MB Finder
164 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
147 MB SophosScanD
Virtual Memory Information:
10.05 GB Free RAM
3.35 GB Active RAM
1.36 GB Inactive RAM
1.24 GB Wired RAM
1.00 GB Page-ins
0 B Page-outs
I'm also running two extra monitors. One is connected via Thunderbolt and the other by a DVI-USB external card. I'm not sure if that is relevant. Any ideas?

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you turn on the computer, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the startup volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to start up and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal startup may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, restart as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

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          MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
          1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
          4 GB RAM
Video Information:
          Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
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                    disk1s2 (disk1s2) <not mounted>: 29 KB
                    disk1s3 (disk1s3) <not mounted>: 29 KB
                    disk1s4 (disk1s4) <not mounted>: 29 KB
                    disk1s5 (disk1s5) <not mounted>: 29 KB
                    disk1s6 (disk1s6) <not mounted>: 262 KB
                    disk1s7 (disk1s7) <not mounted>: 262 KB
                    disk1s8 (disk1s8) <not mounted>: 262 KB
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                    HD3 (disk1s10) /Volumes/HD3: 36.74 GB (14.65 GB free)
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          [not loaded] .dat0893.000 (hidden)/System/Library/CoreServices/Folder Actions Dispatcher.app/Contents/MacOS/Folder Actions Dispatcher
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People have also had issues with their firewalls or anti virus software....the software detects the update file as a virus or malware (incorrectly of course) and blocks it. So you can also try disabling your firewall or anti virus and give it a try and see if that helps.

Why Does my sound only play out of the right ear when my headphones are fine

my headphones were working fine last night but this morning when I went to listen to music they would only work out of right ear. If anyone knows the solution to this please let me know

You don't have to post this more than once.
Let's continue to conversation where it started -- https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6748843

HT1338 Why does my VPN keep dropping out on my new MAC?!?! Could it be anything to do with the MTU settings?

Why does my VPN keep dropping out on my new MAC?!?! Could it be anything to do with the MTU settings?

I am having the same exact problem as you described I can't see your Screen Shot.
Try these methods.. they are supposed to work, but havent for me maybe your luck is different. http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/30/resolving-stubborn-wi-fi-connection-problems-in-m ac-os-x/t
If i go right next to my router the internet works fine but where I used to get 5 bars I get like none and if im lucky 1. Didnt' have this issue 2 - 3 days ago

Why does my Mac Pro open to a fuzzy screen when coming out of sleep mode?

Why does my Mac Pro open to a static-filled screen when coming out of sleep mode?

But does it then come fully awake? My MB Pro comes on with out of focus screen as if in a fog but once it comes awake it clears up, there is a progress bar at the bottom showing the progress from sleep

Why does my Mac Book pro keep restarting

why does my Mac Book pro keep restarting and how can it be fixed

It would be nice if you could include a kernel panic log to verify that your problem is...
Mid-2010 15" MacBook Pros - the bad NVIDIA GPU
If you're having frequent kernel panics with your 15" mid-2010, or intermittent screen problems, the problem is, more than likely, the faulty NVIDIA GPU found in a number of those machines.
Here's just a sample of a kernel panic log that points to the faulty NVIDIA card:
Kernel Extensions in backtrace (with dependencies):
         com.apple.GeForce(6.4.0)@0x82ac4000->0x82b7afff
            dependency: com.apple.NVDAResman(6.4.0)@0x834a0000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.2.1)@0x82fd3000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6.5)@0x7a802000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.2.1)@0x8301b000
         com.apple.nvidia.nv50hal(6.4.0)@0x83c05000->0x84019fff
            dependency: com.apple.NVDAResman(6.4.0)@0x834a0000
         com.apple.NVDAResman(6.4.0)@0x834a0000->0x8378dfff
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.6.5)@0x7a802000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.2.1)@0x82fd3000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.2.1)@0x8301b000
Here's the "official" Apple take on the issue - but the very real kernel panics need not be preceded by 'Intermittent black screen or loss of video'... in fact, you might not experience any video problems at all. Although video problems can certainly be a portent of things to come…
So what can you do? Print out a copy of your kernel panic and a copy of the Knowledge Base article and take them, along with your machine, to your local Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The unfortunate thing is that many people have passed the “three years from date of purchase” now and Apple is not honoring the free logic board replacement for many users. Some dealers seem to be making some exceptions for those past the three year mark, but don’t count on it…
Good luck,
Clinton

Why does my Mac Mini running on Mavericks so slow to start and load apps?

Why does my Mac Mini running on Mavericks take so long to start and load apps?

1. This procedure is a diagnostic test. It changes nothing, for better or worse, and therefore will not, in itself, solve the problem. But with the aid of the test results, the solution may take a few minutes, instead of hours or days.
2. If you don't already have a current backup, back up all data before doing anything else. The backup is necessary on general principle, not because of anything in the test procedure. Backup is always a must, and when you're having any kind of trouble with the computer, you may be at higher than usual risk of losing data, whether you follow these instructions or not.
There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional. Ask if you need guidance.
3. Below are instructions to run a UNIX shell script, a type of program. All it does is to collect information about the state of the computer. That information goes nowhere unless you choose to share it. However, you should be cautious about running any kind of program (not just a shell script) at the behest of a stranger. If you have doubts, search this site for other discussions in which this procedure has been followed without any report of ill effects. If you can't satisfy yourself that the instructions are safe, don't follow them. Ask for other options.
Here's a summary of what you need to do, if you choose to proceed:
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4. You may have started the computer in "safe" mode. Preferably, these steps should be taken in “normal” mode, under the conditions in which the problem is reproduced. If the system is now in safe mode and works well enough in normal mode to run the test, restart as usual. If you can only test in safe mode, do that.
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Copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C.
7. Launch the built-in Terminal application in any of the following ways:
☞ Enter the first few letters of its name into a Spotlight search. Select it in the results (it should be at the top.)
☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Terminal in the icon grid.
Click anywhere in the Terminal window and paste by pressing command-V. The text you pasted should vanish immediately. If it doesn't, press the return key.
8. If you see an error message in the Terminal window such as "syntax error," enter
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9. If you're logged in as an administrator, you'll be prompted for your login password. Nothing will be displayed when you type it. You will not see the usual dots in place of typed characters. Make sure caps lock is off. Type carefully and then press return. You may get a one-time warning to be careful. If you make three failed attempts to enter the password, the test will run anyway, but it will produce less information. In most cases, the difference is not important. If you don't know the password, or if you prefer not to enter it, press the key combination control-C or just press return three times at the password prompt. Again, the script will still run.
If you're not logged in as an administrator, you won't be prompted for a password. The test will still run. It just won't do anything that requires administrator privileges.
10. The test may take a few minutes to run, depending on how many files you have and the speed of the computer. A computer that's abnormally slow may take longer to run the test. While it's running, there will be nothing in the Terminal window and no indication of progress. Wait for the line
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11. When the test is complete, quit Terminal. The results will have been copied to the Clipboard automatically. They are not shown in the Terminal window. Please don't copy anything from there. All you have to do is start a reply to this comment and then paste by pressing command-V again.
At the top of the results, there will be a line that begins with "Model Identifier." If you don't see that, but instead see a mass of gibberish, you didn't wait for the "Process completed" message to appear in the Terminal window. Please wait for it and try again.
If any private information, such as your name or email address, appears in the results, anonymize it before posting. Usually that won't be necessary.
12. When you post the results, you might see the message, "You have included content in your post that is not permitted." It means that the forum software has misidentified something in the post as a violation of the rules. If that happens, please post the test results on Pastebin, then post a link here to the page you created.
Note: This is a public forum, and others may give you advice based on the results of the test. They speak only for themselves, and I don't necessarily agree with them.
Copyright © 2014 by Linc Davis. As the sole author of this work, I reserve all rights to it except as provided in the Use Agreement for the Apple Support Communities website ("ASC"). Readers of ASC may copy it for their own personal use. Neither the whole nor any part may be redistributed.

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