I have a computer text messaging system in my office between my co-workers. How secure is it?

Question

If I send a text message to a co-worker can this system be programmed without my knowledge to send my messages to another computer as well as the co-worker?

Answer 1

When you measure integrity of text messaging programs and other collaboration tools, you must realize that they go hand and hand with your overall system and network security posture. Most businesses both commercial and government are doing away with text message tools on network enclaves and enterprises for the simple fact that isn't so much a security related problem, but more of an issue of productivity in the work place.

Someone could spoof your name but rest assured, no matter what is said on that instant message client, if push came to shove the company would not have enough evidence to prove you were the physical user, sending the message and proving evidence you were at a physical location logged in and sending the message all at once.

What you have in most cases of text message incidents like this one I just described is corroborative evidence. In other words they may see possible abuse of company computer security policy but can't put two and two together to prove you were sitting in that chair at the exact time when that message was sent. A log file is not enough evidence to prove you were in fact the person logged into that machine as another example.

I would change your network credentials and IM password tomorrow and that should give you some assurance that the abuse of erroneous text messages will stop.

V/R,
Skulldeath
Network Security Engineer

Answer 2

Most likely it is programmed. Do not assume that ANYTHING you text or indeed anything you do on your office computer is private. In fact, you can be held accountable for ANYTHING you say or do at the office. Even if you're only joking around. Employers can put up security cams just about everywhere and anywhere they choose, install keystroke capture programs on the computers, and do a host of other surveillance/security programs legally.

Answer 3

Yes it can be. And most in company messages are logged on a server. So if anything ever happens it can be recalled

Answer 4

Is a coathanger technically workplace components...? in case you unwind it, loop it under his jaw directly and then twist it onto the crown of his head, voila! or you ought to rig up a small drip feed of cleansing fluid into his mouthpiece. take a seat back, anticipate the fumes to kick in, pay attention to him ask your self aloud relating to the dancing platypuses and such for a minute and then watch his face leap off the keyboard. And btw, carbon monoxide is undetectable in the bloodstream. right here to assist.

Answer 5

Can do, but most likely they will be logged onto the server anyway, most IT would do this on request of the bosses, especially with financial and property companies.