is it possible for network server operator to see "who is watching what" online on other computers?

Question

i m working in an organization and we have intranetework in place. so sometimes i need to try some jobwebsites which i dont want anybody else to know. can anybody spy on me this way within the network. i take extra precautions all the time to delete cookies, temorary internet files and history from my browser. anything else i shd do ??

Answer 1

For any network based on a server system (and if you are not the administrator or IT person responsible for server maintenance), nothing you can do at your desktop will prevent them (the IT department -- and by inference, your supervisors if they ask for this information from the IT department) from being able to observe your activity on the internet.

All of the things you are doing will eliminate some traces on your desktop computer. However, as the server is the gateway to your access of the internet, you will not be able to remove all of the information that proves your activity on those job web sites. It is logged in a system separate from your desktop.

Most companies that I have worked for do not search for activity unless it involves:
1) Downloading unauthorized, large, or potentially dangerous files.
2) Access to illegal, unauthorized, or potentially harmful websites.
2) Pornography
3) Criminal activity (illegal access, data-theft, identitiy theft, etc.)

Check your internal company documentation and regulations to find out if your use of job web sites violates any policies. That will be your best guide to knowing if your visits to job websites violate the company guidelines.

Answer 2

Yes they can. Our IT dept can do a "piggy back" on any computer in the system. Usually it's used to find out what is wrong with a users PC. So the IT person can actually recreate the problem. However they can piggy back you without your knowledge.
You can clear all you want , delete all day and they can tell you what sites you visited and how long you were there for months.
The thing is, according to a friend that was in our IT dept, they are doing the same thing you are. Unless you make an enemy in IT, they probably don't care if your looking for another job. I read that is like number 2 or 3 on what people do on their computer at work.
Actual work is like no. 6 or 7 .......lol

Answer 3

Yes, there are a number of network monitoring applications (such as webspy) that are available to employers for just that purpose. Though most employers, I would think, would be more concerned with corporate secrets being sent via e-mail than an employee looking for a new job.
These applications can identify misuse by monitoring which sites are being viewed, for how long, what’s being downloaded, and by which employee.
Help to ensure the Internet is being used according to company policies such as checking time limits on recreational browsing, or confirming that restricted content is not being accessed by certain individuals or departments and /or monitor email activity and instant messaging to protect the transmission of confidential information or control non-work related communication.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

The "spying" is done outside your computer, just by monitoring your internet traffic. So there isn't much you can do about it EXCEPT obey the rules.

Answer 6

all Internet search engines are monitoring what web pages you've visited, even google was on the news not so long ago for saving ppls searches and web pages they have visited, as it was a breach of privacy

Answer 7

in todays world anyone can see you do anything especially in the same workgroup such as google analytics lets you see what browser,screen resolution,flash version,java enabled,how long they are there and os of the people who visit your site