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    need legal keylogger for system on my network

    At work we have a memeber of staff that we think is doing external work in her normal working day on her computer. What I would like to find out is there any way we can log her keystrokes to find out what she is typing without having to watch her ever second of the day?

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    I don't think there is a legal way to do such a thing - especially if it compromises sensitive data.

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    May be you can block her HTTP access, then force her to go through your company's http proxy server? That would pick up all the "external" sites she is going, but not logging any of her personal data.
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    yes, but I think she is typing stuff up in work, saving it to disk and printing it off at home. Hence I need to see what she is typing.

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    unless you got the employee to sign something to say they accept being monitored its ilegal.

    You could approach her and tell her you believe she is doing this and you will be monitoring her.
    It is Inevitable.....


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    hmmm.. i see.

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    if she is saving to disk - disable the floppy drive.
    It is Inevitable.....


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    I'd stay well away from keyloggers - take a more human approach to the situation.

    Implement these 'for security reasons'

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/3%C2%BD-Flop.../dp/B000I2JWFE

    diables installation of USB storage devices by group policy too.

    Then circulate a memo regarding use of company equipment for personal use in company hours..
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    I was under the impression that it was acceptable for company's to monitor computer usage of people they employ? [provided its in the contract]

    If so, it would be easy to install something like VNC as a service, which will give you remote viewing of the screen.
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    Stick a security camera pointing towards her desk... I'm sure she won't try this again then

    It doesn't matter if its a fake security camera either, should still deter

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    Surely something like VNC is the way forward? Then you can watch them from afar!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Agent View Post
    I was under the impression that it was acceptable for company's to monitor computer usage of people they employ? [provided its in the contract]

    If so, it would be easy to install something like VNC as a service, which will give you remote viewing of the screen.
    Nope, Keyloggers in recent cases that got to court required specific clauses in contracts.

    AUP policies are not enough to allow keyloggers. We've just gone through this at work and thats whats come back from external company and the legal people we use.

    Best thing with people like this is put them on performance review so they know you are watching them

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    Quote Originally Posted by jay_oasis View Post
    At work we have a memeber of staff that we think is doing external work in her normal working day on her computer. What I would like to find out is there any way we can log her keystrokes to find out what she is typing without having to watch her ever second of the day?
    Ask her?

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    Indeed, technology does not always offer the best solution...

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    Crazy idea:
    Put a trojan on her workstation (but make sure the rest of the network is secure), then if she uses it on her home pc - you can see whats she is up to, and what type of pr0n she likes

    Being serious, maybe you can have a word with everyone in the office about this so they can keep an eye out. Or just say it out aloud as an annoucement - no need to make an example of her if she stops.

    Or maybe you can tell her you suspect other people are doing it and you want her to keep an eye out. Then she will probably stop as she will know she is likely to get caught if she continues...
    Last edited by SiM; 16-05-2007 at 09:50 AM.

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    or just confront her direct as is done in the real world rather than telling people in the office to keep an eye out, or tell her you suspect other people so could she keep an eye out.

    This is a business situation with legally binding contracts so you have to be careful what you do and how you do it.
    It is Inevitable.....


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