I know that spyware programs with things such as screen shot capturing has been installed on the computers at my job that are PC's - but I'm on a MAC. The computer guy here said he doesn't know macs well. I know that at home I can see what's installed by going to my start menu and seeing if it says new programs installed, etc. I'm better with pcs, but not very good with macs. How do I find out? I searched the applications but nothing looks new. There are so many hidden types of files/directories on this mac, how can I figure it out? Thank you!
2007-07-13 04:24:13 · 3 answers · asked by mabs 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
the reason i know this spy stuff has been installed is because someone i work with who uses a pc found it on his comp but i dont know how to find it on my mac - i use a mac b/c im an artist. (hence, not great with this tech stuff) thanks again.
2007-07-13 04:25:42 · update #1
whoops!~ the reason i WANT to KNOW is because i type some personal emails when i have time about my daughter who has down syndrome and i just dont like the idea of people i work with reading such personal things. guess now that i know this stuff is being installed i'll be more careful! anyway im just curious. thanks again!! lol.
2007-07-13 04:27:02 · update #2
even though THE NETWORK at work. the tech guy cant spy?? (to first answerer)
how can it be true that on macs you cant be spied on. i think thats not true. it must be possible.
2007-07-13 04:35:36 · update #3
what are spotlight and vnc? i unchecked that thing under sharing a long time ago myself. it used to be checked....
2007-07-13 04:40:42 · update #4
The only source of mac screen viewing that I know of is Apple Remote Desktop or VNC. I would place my bets that the computer guy, if he really doesn't know much about Macs, would not know how to set either of these things up. If you want to be sure, use spotlight to search for VNC and also check in system preferences under the sharing tab to see if Apple Remote Desktop is checked.
2007-07-13 04:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by The Doctor 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
definite and no. replaced into your computing device grew to become on while the time of the occurring? and why could somebody prefer to remotely get right of entry to your computing device and positioned spyware on it, does not sound actual looking. plus,your computing device has to permit distant get right of entry to. so, basically delete the document and flow close your distant portal.
2016-11-09 05:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by manger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u cannot get spyware on macs, or viruses or ad ware. dont worry about it
2007-07-13 04:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋