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| 97678 | 2002-11-11 00:52:00 | I operate a networked PC and I have reason to believe that my work is being monitored - which I find offensive. I want to identify anything like this that is happenning to me. I have the free download of Adaware - which shows nothing other than advertising cookies from the Internet. Please suggest any software that will either identify snooping from within the network and/or external snooping. Thank you very much, David_K. |
David_K (2504) | ||
| 97679 | 2002-11-11 01:14:00 | First of All, What OS are you running? If they're snooping on what you're doing, it could be anything from keylogging to full screen viewing of what you're doing at any given time (http://www.tridiavnc.com is one example - I think that's the URL). Also, check the connection between your Keyboard and your PC Box. There may be something between there that is logging keystrokes. If there's software on there logging keystrokes, then it'll likely not show up under Add/Remove Programs, or even Task Manager (I think it will in 2K and XP however under the proccess list). KeyKey is one example from www.mikkotech.com that does software keylogging. An OS would help, but otherwise, check your startup list. Download Super Rabbit Magic Set from: http://www.superrsoft.com Check under the AutoRun tab in this program to see what's loading on boot. Hope this helps Chilling_Silence |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 97680 | 2002-11-11 01:22:00 | Something like: www.exactcom.com If they force you through a transparent proxy server then all of your URLs could be monitored and all non-encrypted traffic can be examined. Most legit snooping software isn't detected by virus scanners. A firewall may help prevent snooping but the snooping software could "phone home" using regular email or web traffic. The only real way of being certain you aren't being spied is to install the os and trusted programs yourself and physically locking down your machine. Also use encryption for everthing, althought that won't stop a keystroke logger. If your machine is at a workplace ask the boss if they have a policy about recording your activities. Trust no one ;) |
gibler (49) | ||
| 97681 | 2002-11-11 01:29:00 | I think that URL for SpyCop was dead... | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 97682 | 2002-11-13 00:06:00 | Thanks for your help on this. OS is Windows 98. Nothing in line with my keyboard. I'll definitely have a look at Super Rabbit. A bit scarey what can be done. Thanks. |
David_K (2504) | ||
| 97683 | 2002-11-13 00:10:00 | Thanks for the help, I'll definitely have alook at Spycop. It is a work situation where physical control is not practical and it's not necessarily being done with authority - that's what i want to identify also. |
David_K (2504) | ||
| 97684 | 2002-11-13 02:12:00 | If you think it's "without authority", talk to the boss about it. Anything you do in an attempt to trace it might be considered to be something you should not be doing. Most employers (with very good reason) don't want people installing any software on the company's computers. The employer is entitled to monitor any use of the computers. The computers are their property, and the employees are paid to use the things. Wise employers have a policy about any monitoring. If they are intelligent, this is a publicised policy, and they make sure that people are aware of what is going on. (If your boss doesn't know this, suggest that she talk to the Employers' Federation for advice). It would be a good idea to find out the "official" position before you go overboard and do anything which could (at the extreme) get you fired for interfering with a company computer. |
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