Keystroke Logger Faces Federal Wiretap Charges

securitas writes "In what prosecutors say is the first case of its kind, a former insurance claims manager was indicted on federal wiretapping charges for allegedly installing a keystroke logger on another employee's computer. The device was secretly installed 'on a PC used by a secretary to senior executives at Bristol West Insurance Group.' Reuters reports that the man, who had been fired, was gathering information for a class action lawsuit against his former employer. SecurityFocus interviews would-be keystroke logger user Larry Lee Ropp who reportedly installed the KEYKatcher device on the PC."

This is why

[lxs]

This is why you should always check your keyboard cable on your work-PC.

Not only does it keep you secure, but you might score a brand-new keylogger for free.

Re:Just slightly OT

[mirko]

So, they'll begin typ1ng l1k3 w4r3z m0f035 t0 /\v01d b31ng tr4x0rr3d by n4z1s ?

Yeah!

[the_skywise]

I better go with a wireless keyboard! That'll stop people from capturing my keystrokes!

Re:This guy is an idiot.....

[I confirm I'm not a]

Ah, but if we start basing justice on lack-of-smarts, there's no telling who'd end up with what they "deservse" ;)

Re:This guy is an idiot.....

[transient]

Reminds me of a guy here at work who asked our backup administrator to restore his stash of porn on our file server. He lasted about 30 minutes after that.

Re:Just slightly OT

[The_Unforgiven]

Which presents one obvious conclusion, of course.

The last generation were weaklings, and we need less sleep. :)

If you'll excuse me now, I have to drink a 6-pack of Coke. That annoying yawn is returning...

Re:Just slightly OT

[D-Cypell]

British kids are getting less sleep than their parents' generation

Yeah!! Damn kids, they should be doing exactly what their parents were doing at their age...

Taking lots of mind altering drugs and having unprotected sex with complete strangers!!

What is the world coming to!

Why is it that every generation feels the need to tell the next how much they lacked discipline! Thats part of being a kid! Consider it compensation for the next 45-50 years you will be stuck behind a desk.

That does it!

[theLOUDroom]

From now on, I'm only doing text input with charmap!

Sure it may be a little slower, but hey, I'm paid by the hour!

Re:Just slightly OT

[Catbeller]

MEMO: Privacy and Intellectual Property Protection Policy of NorthByNorthwestern University

Anyone (hereafter referred to as "we") in the employ of NBNWU designated by appropriate management can monitor any activities of any student, employee, or casual visitor to to your dorm at any time. We reserve the right to record any activities, up to and including really gymnastic-quality sex. We reserve the right to distribute said information and cool tapes if we want to. Get over it.

If you (student/employee/casual sex encounter) do not like this, we suggest therapy for your sad case of paranoia.

If you (student) do not like this, you are free to quit this institution and become free to obtain any employment you desire in the fast-growing field of janitorial work.

We reserve the right to give your ass up to the Feds on command. Or even if we feel they may be interested. Or if you seem suspicious to us in any way.

We feel that you (student/employee/casual encounter) should feel safer in the hands of a benevolent power such as We; what are you complaining about, hippy? Something to hide? Hmm?

We are broke, and are of necessity closing down Student Health Services for lack of funds. This will not deter us from investing 23 million dollars in an all-campus surveillance system necessitiated by the vicious attack on one of our coeds by Millie the pit-poodle.

All independent ad-hoc "dark" networks, and of course independently created wireless networks are forbidden as they violate the purpose of maintaining the public safety of NBNWU; unmonitored communications are sadly reliquated to the distant past. 9-11 9-11 9-11, and of course, 9-11.

We at NBNWU also feel that consistent with our finest traditions of preparing our graduates for the rigors of the working world, our students should acclimate themselves to the weekly anal examinations, virginity and drug tests, and loyalty oaths prepared by your loving administration. We love our President, our God, and our Alumni Association.

Your tuition will be raised by 15% this year. If you have a problem with this, take it up with the 10,000 people waiting to get in behind your expelled butt.

Re:Tight Security

[DrugCheese]

By obviously not reading the article first ...

Re:how can you tell if KeyK. is running?

[Crash Culligan]

can someone post some info on how to detect the app? (my empl is blocking access to the site).

First off, see if your employer doesn't want you getting any information about the program. They might try to prevent this by blocking access to the si... oh, wait...

Great Idea

[darllikesdong]

I also run a keylogger on each of my employees' computers. It's a great way to get free new porn passwords.

Didn't this guy watch Mission Impossible?

[SpaceShaver]

"As always, if you are killed or captured the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This tape will self-distruct in five seconds" (Tape bursts into flames.)