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Ask HN: How can I know what spyware/bossware my employer is using on my machine?

1 points by Hippocrates ↗ HN
As a privacy conscious user working from home like most of us in tech, I’ve become aware that some companies are leaning increasingly on “bossware” to track employee productivity.

I believe capabilities could and do range from tracking app/keyboard/mouse usage, uptime, screen viewing/remote controlling, and gaining admin access in many cases.

Is there a good way to know what, if any, bossware is installed and what is being tracked? I imagine it as a virus scanner that reports known bossware processes and their capabilities.

I’d love to hear your ideas and experiences around this.

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maxbaines
Ask them? Otherwise take a look at running processes, method is different between Windows an Linux but a google will help you.
KnowUrFacts
If I'm not mistaken, you have a right to know if they are tracking. They may not fully reveal what systems they use though. Same applies to video cameras in the office, which you do have a right to know if they are recording you.