work computer: leaving unattended for the week

apc · 03-10-2005, 12:34 AM

Anyone as paranoid as I am that while on vacation, the IT guy will snoop through your computer to see what websites you have visited, what files you have opened, what e-mails you received, and what JPEGS you have viewed?

I am not really guilty of anything, but would prefer if the computer was left alone in my absence. I normally clear the internet history, and clear the start-up settings on a daily basis. Is there anything more I can do?

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jimbo74 · 03-10-2005, 12:45 AM

clear the cache and temp folders... there are tons of them.. also the cookies folder... there are actually a lot of them... if the IT guys want to find something they will, its really hard to get rid of everything, and hte IT guys normally know all the tricks where to look... do you have admin capabilities? or no? if yes, you can lock them out... if not, your pretty much SOL.. unless you can say you might be doing some work @ home and can actually take the computer with you... or open it up and take the HD home....

4-RUNNIN' FREAK · 03-10-2005, 04:22 AM

I thought you can never "really" get rid of info on your HD.
There was just a child porn case where the guy thought he erased everything, but they still found evidence of everything he did on his computer.
Computer forensics - http://www.forensics.com/

t009166 · 03-10-2005, 01:52 PM

Man if the IT guy has enough time to snoop through your computer then he must have no other work. Being in IT, I don't care what other employees have on their PC's, I am too busy doing my work (or surfing on this fine forum..LOL). I wouldn't be too worried about it.

As far as permanent removal of data, the only sure-fire way of doing this is to get an NSA grade degausser and degauss the HD to make it non-functioning or do an NSA wipe on the hard drive where in place of data it does one pass where it writes all 1's in place of the data, then does another pass writing all 0's and finally does a third pass writing 1's and 0's on the drive.

data · 03-10-2005, 01:59 PM

I wouldn't be too worried about it if you've done nothing wrong...just my 2 cents worth. I only snoop when I'm asked to snoop, but I just don't snoop for the hell of it or because I'm bored. I have alot more work to do than that....

PoBoy · 03-10-2005, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by data

I wouldn't be too worried about it if you've done nothing wrong...just my 2 cents worth. I only snoop when I'm asked to snoop, but I just don't snoop for the hell of it or because I'm bored. I have alot more work to do than that....

Same here...we "snoop" when asked. Chances are all the websites are logged not only on your computer but somewhere else too. Our URL Filter logs every website someone visits. It'll flag suspicious activity and users that spend too much time online. Again, not many companies care what you do unless a manager asks IT to look into things. If you arent getting things done, your manager may go to IT and ask to see what you've been doing all day. We had a case like that recently. Manager needed valid reason to fire someone...so he was monitored for a month. The employee was fired for spending too much time online doing personal business on company computers.

data · 03-10-2005, 04:25 PM

As PoBoy said, you could be being logged somewhere else. We have a setup where we can also see which users visit what sites at any given time. I've had several instances where I've had to look through logs just because a user wasn't doing his\her work.

phonesellersinc · 03-10-2005, 04:28 PM

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superjoe83 · 03-10-2005, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phonesellersinc

PHONES SELLERS INCORPORATED

12 Ademola drive,ikoyi
Lagos Nigeria
Telephone Number +234 8028328383
Email Address: phonesellers9@yahoo.com

Dear Sir/Ma,

LETTER OF BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
We are mobile phones wholesalers.We deals on all brands and models of mobile phones such as Nokia,Motorola,Samsung,Sony Ericsson,Sagem,Nextel,Sidekick II,Sprint and many more at very cheap prices.We are using this medium to look for buyers of mobile phones.Do kindly reply back if you are interested and as you do you will be glad you do, you can reach us through our email address: phonesellers9@yahoo.com thank's and God bless.

Fola David

President.

jimbo74 · 03-10-2005, 05:38 PM

oh yeah, i forgot that our servers used to log everything as well, we would have a profession company come every week and take out server log reports to some vault somewhere... so if there is bad stuff on you, they can find it there also even if there is nothing on your computer, it can still be traced....

4-RUNNIN' FREAK · 03-11-2005, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phonesellersinc

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Dear Sir/Ma,

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Roadrunner · 03-18-2005, 08:00 PM

Is your personal work PC connected to a office network? Then I believe your IT folks don't have to check your onw PC to see where your surfing. Our office network tracks our Internet cruising within the computer center. So no matter if you clear the cache, temp files and etc, the central main server still has a record of everything.

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03-10-2005, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
t009166 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 66	Man if the IT guy has enough time to snoop through your computer then he must have no other work. Being in IT, I don't care what other employees have on their PC's, I am too busy doing my work (or surfing on this fine forum..LOL). I wouldn't be too worried about it. As far as permanent removal of data, the only sure-fire way of doing this is to get an NSA grade degausser and degauss the HD to make it non-functioning or do an NSA wipe on the hard drive where in place of data it does one pass where it writes all 1's in place of the data, then does another pass writing all 0's and finally does a third pass writing 1's and 0's on the drive. __________________ '99 Limited 4Runner Clear Corners Alpine CDA-9833 Alumapro Alchemy 12" woofer Alpine V12 660 Watt 5 channel amp K&N Air Filter Running Boards removed Soon to be... new wheels and tires Last edited by t009166; 03-10-2005 at 01:55 PM.

03-10-2005, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
data Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,915	I wouldn't be too worried about it if you've done nothing wrong...just my 2 cents worth. I only snoop when I'm asked to snoop, but I just don't snoop for the hell of it or because I'm bored. I have alot more work to do than that.... __________________ 98 Limited 4x4, Rockstomper skid, Rockware Front bumper, Warn HS9500i, 1" RB BL, Tundra coils front & OME HD rear, Nuke quick discos, diff drop'd, 305/70/16 Baja Claws, Electric Locker, couple of battle scars, but nothing major :)

03-10-2005, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
data Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,915	As PoBoy said, you could be being logged somewhere else. We have a setup where we can also see which users visit what sites at any given time. I've had several instances where I've had to look through logs just because a user wasn't doing his\her work. __________________ 98 Limited 4x4, Rockstomper skid, Rockware Front bumper, Warn HS9500i, 1" RB BL, Tundra coils front & OME HD rear, Nuke quick discos, diff drop'd, 305/70/16 Baja Claws, Electric Locker, couple of battle scars, but nothing major :)

03-10-2005, 04:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
phonesellersinc Spammer, what an idiot Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	WE ARE SELLING THE SIDEKICK II PHONES AT JUST $125usd...... PHONES SELLERS INCORPORATED 12 Ademola drive,ikoyi Lagos Nigeria Telephone Number +234 8028328383 Email Address: phonesellers9@yahoo.com Dear Sir/Ma, LETTER OF BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP We are mobile phones wholesalers.We deals on all brands and models of mobile phones such as Nokia,Motorola,Samsung,Sony Ericsson,Sagem,Nextel,Sidekick II,Sprint and many more at very cheap prices.We are using this medium to look for buyers of mobile phones.Do kindly reply back if you are interested and as you do you will be glad you do, you can reach us through our email address: phonesellers9@yahoo.com thank's and God bless. Fola David President.

03-10-2005, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	clear the cache and temp folders... there are tons of them.. also the cookies folder... there are actually a lot of them... if the IT guys want to find something they will, its really hard to get rid of everything, and hte IT guys normally know all the tricks where to look... do you have admin capabilities? or no? if yes, you can lock them out... if not, your pretty much SOL.. unless you can say you might be doing some work @ home and can actually take the computer with you... or open it up and take the HD home....

03-10-2005, 05:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	oh yeah, i forgot that our servers used to log everything as well, we would have a profession company come every week and take out server log reports to some vault somewhere... so if there is bad stuff on you, they can find it there also even if there is nothing on your computer, it can still be traced....

03-18-2005, 08:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Roadrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 932	Is your personal work PC connected to a office network? Then I believe your IT folks don't have to check your onw PC to see where your surfing. Our office network tracks our Internet cruising within the computer center. So no matter if you clear the cache, temp files and etc, the central main server still has a record of everything. __________________ Ian 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle TJM, XD-9000 Winch, Badland Sliders, SAW/OME Lift, 33" BFG TA KOs, Homemade CO2 Set-up, Optima Blue Top, Cobra 75 WX ST, Icom V8000, Icom IC-F121, 1.0" 4Crawler BL, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Wilderness Rack w/Hella 550s, Snorkeled and Trail Armor by BudBuilt. TLCA #14,082 SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

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