luvtoto Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 My boss just told me today that he is going install some kind of spy software on everybody's computers. He thinks that he can quit the internet surfing going on. I surf, I admit it. But not in extreme. My other work gets done...on time. So, what is this spy program he's talkin' about? Just curious. I am not even sure he knows exactly what it can do.
bluechocolate Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 There are all sorts of programs that employers can use to see what's going on in the office. My bet is that this thing flags up users who have accessed websites that are not in a database of sites deemed to be appropriate for work. They can do this with phone calls as well.
Author luvtoto Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 I listen to internet radio at work all day. Will this show that I am just surfing all day?
lilmoma1973 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Probably something will record every website you all go to and then he will have that access by installing it in the computers.. They are also key loggers you can install as well records every stroke you make and who you chat with and what you do!!
Author luvtoto Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 Probably something will record every website you all go to and then he will have that access by installing it in the computers.. They are also key loggers you can install as well records every stroke you make and who you chat with and what you do!! That's kind of scary! Well, dang! No more Poker.com!!! JK.
slubberdegullion Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Keyloggers and other spyware are pretty commonplace at the office. Frankly, as a boss at one time, I really didn't care if employees chatted or surfed, as long as the work got done. But IME most employers take a dim view of it. Porn is another matter entirely, though. That's a firing offence.
whichwayisup Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I guess you won't be surfing LS too often at work if they can track what you've been up to online. The radio thing is just that, it's when you're surfing and active is the stuff they're looking for. Could be a keylogger, which means becareful with emails at work cuz your password will be known by them if they check up on you. And anything that you type. Good luck!
Author luvtoto Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 This is probably a stupid question... So, once the software is installed, can it show any surfing activity *before* the official monitoring begins?
lilmoma1973 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 That's kind of scary! Well, dang! No more Poker.com!!! JK. Definitely guess im glad im at home mom and on my own computer !! lol:laugh: I probably would get fired the first day Love LS ..
lilmoma1973 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 This is probably a stupid question... So, once the software is installed, can it show any surfing activity *before* the official monitoring begins? I wouldn't think so but he could find out in history where you all go doing the day as well ..
Author luvtoto Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 I guess you won't be surfing LS too often at work if they can track what you've been up to online. I know! Dammit! I am home sick today...but, I've been known to surf at work, too. Sometimes, the workload is low. Guess I better bring a book. There are a couple slackers here, and I am glad that this is going into effect...sort of. I have mixed feelings.
Author luvtoto Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 I wouldn't think so but he could find out in history where you all go doing the day as well .. I delete my history religiously!!
bluechocolate Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I delete my history religiously!! That probably doesn't matter. I'd imagine it's all being recorded on a server somewhere as well as locally.
lilmoma1973 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I delete my history religiously!! Good thing then your boss shouldn't know nothing before the spy thing is installed unless he is a real whiz at computers !! My h knows how to recover stuff like that so it can be done.. Be careful!!
Author luvtoto Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 We are not a huge corporation. About 10 employees. My boss knows enough about computers to make him dangerous. lol. I am glad that he is finally standing up to his employees and not letting them walk all over him anymore. I've wanted him to do that for along time!!! Right now, there is veeerry little discipline...if any. I just want to know where I stand in all of this. My computer is the only one that is not connected to the server. No need, well, except for this.
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