Keystroke logger?

[flashngcurser]

I may be paranoid but I think that my employer may have put one on my computer. The problem is that it is MY computer, purchased by me before i even started here. I hear rumors that they have something like this on the company's comps. I dont like the idea of someone "snooping" on my comp or spying on me. For those about to give a lecture on work ethics, I do not work for an hourly wage sometimes i work for 20 hours (though am always here 40 in case of emergencies) and sometimes for 80 a week. And yes, sometimes (like now) I make posts on BBS's, and surf. As long as my work gets done I feel it is none of their business.

Any way to check/get rid of it? Also any other security things i should be doing? (I have never had to think about this stuff before, it's sooo creepy) Any suggestions?


BTW: I pay for my own ISP, I dont like the company's

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[diesel]

If it's YOUR computer, you should just password it and give no one else access to it. As for trying to figure out if there is a snooping program installed, what OS are you running?

[flashngcurser]

Win 95a, should upgrade but all the business apps run great.

How do i set a password? This bios only lets me set a password to get into bios. Windoze will let you set your user password but thats useless!

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[flashngcurser]

Anyone?

[Gomer]

Maybe try Zonealarm or another firewall. Zonealarm will tell you when certain programs are accessing the net. So if the keylogger is trying to send you can stop it. Do you work at home?

[Dave_H]

Here is a detection program that claims to spot key loggers in addition to interceptors
and trojans. Never tried it myself.
PC Security Guard (http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Hills/8839/pcguar.html)
The read-me file says it is a full featured 15 day shareware.
Dave

Edit- actually, I think the above utility is supposed to be installed on a known "clean" computer and detects if someting is later added. (like I said, I never tried it).
This one sounds like the one that can detect previously installed loggers or spys.
Hook Protect (http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Hills/8839/hookprot.html)
-edit

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[flashngcurser]

Thank you Dave! Great lil proggie. One more question: Do you know a way to permanently remove files from my comp? I discovered today 2 mp3's and a cookie (that I know i deleted) restored on my comp. Anything will help, thank you!

[Dave_H]

Here is a freebie that makes files and folders unrecoverable:
BC Wipe (http://www.jetico.sci.fi/)

Check this one out though, look under "key features". This one removes stuff from all the hiding places in Windows.
Evidence Eliminator (http://www.evidence-eliminator.com/main.shtml)

Hope that helps Flash. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
Dave

[flashngcurser]

Evidence eliminator! Almost more scarry than my boss LOL. They make some very interesting points however, I may actually purchase this one.

Thanks again for all your help Dave.

Everyone should read the info from the link Dave provided, well worth your time.

[AROCK!!!]

Did you get the E-mail I sent you?


AROCK!!!

[flashngcurser]

Yes I did. Did you get mine? Anyway could you send me a link to the file you sent me? (After all you left an attachment in an e-mail that also had a link to rather interesting site LOLOLOL) Seems people have been having problems with attachments lately hehe


(BTW i dont open any attachments here at work, I would lose at least a year of my life if I had to format this beast)

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[AROCK!!!]

www.billp.com/winpatrol (http://www.billp.com/winpatrol)
i did not get the e-mail