Pc security: extra hardware

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There is stuff like physical keylogger. How that stuff category is called ? ( unwanted hardware, black stuff... ? )
Im sure there is even more 'untraditional' devices like that.

Is it true that 'black stuff' can be installed INSIDE computer box? Small stuff like that placed on motherboard?
How to find out if my computer is safe and no this kind of junk is attached?- Because Computer->Manage->Device manager may not show everything.
 

polycrac

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I think the same is true here as your other threads:

While possible, it would be very expensive/difficult. Unless you are some high-powered diplomat or CEO, probably nobody cares enough to do this to you. Certainly, the budget/skill level you are suggesting makes it unlikely anyone would do it for free wifi.
 

SpyderTracks

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Not for wifi. This hardware could cost 20-100$, not that much.

There are such things as physical keyloggers and remote monitoring tools. They're large and totally noticeable on normal home use PC's and wouldn't be effective at all because anyone who knew their stuff would see them immediately on the system:

http://www.keelog.com/

They're more designed for businesses where the PC's and cables are hidden away in locked cabinets to monitor staff's interactions. They're also outdated as nowadays it's all done by software, there's no need for hardware unless you're at spy level stuff that's broadcasting across a few countries wirelessly.

No, nothing would be put inside the computer as that is not where the capture point would be.

The question we're all asking is WHY ARE YOU ASKING THIS QUESTION and WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO WARRANT EXPECTING THIS TO BE THE CASE????
 
There are such things as physical keyloggers and remote monitoring tools. They're large and totally noticeable on normal home use PC's and wouldn't be effective at all because anyone who knew their stuff would see them immediately on the system:

http://www.keelog.com/

They're more designed for businesses where the PC's and cables are hidden away in locked cabinets to monitor staff's interactions. They're also outdated as nowadays it's all done by software, there's no need for hardware unless you're at spy level stuff that's broadcasting across a few countries wirelessly.

No, nothing would be put inside the computer as that is not where the capture point would be.

The question we're all asking is WHY ARE YOU ASKING THIS QUESTION and WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO WARRANT EXPECTING THIS TO BE THE CASE????

Because I have not turned on PC at all for +40 hours straight. That housemate behaviour changed extremely: stopped caughting at all, more often open his room door, wont locks in toilet that long anymore, somehow more mad then before. And this comparison is based on +2 years experience.
 
I even myself wonder, how someone could access computer, when it even dont have charger plugged in. Definately some kind of hardware gets electric support to feed, once I click 'power on' button.
 

SpyderTracks

We love you Ukraine
Because I have not turned on PC at all for +40 hours straight. That housemate behaviour changed extremely: stopped caughting at all, more often open his room door, wont locks in toilet that long anymore, somehow more mad then before. And this comparison is based on +2 years experience.

This forum is a family forum for advice on building PC's and general IT related questions.

The questions you are asking are not appropriate on this forum I'm afraid and I'm concerned for the kind of content that it's going to give rise to.

If you're that paranoid then buy a new PC, but your distinct lack of expertise with basic IT principles are feeding your paranoia.

I'm going to lock this thread as it's completely ridiculous already.
 

ubuysa

The BSOD Doctor
Because I have not turned on PC at all for +40 hours straight. That housemate behaviour changed extremely: stopped caughting at all, more often open his room door, wont locks in toilet that long anymore, somehow more mad then before. And this comparison is based on +2 years experience.

We've been down this route before is this thread: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?59655-How-to-isolate-PC-from-all-internet-connections. Since you seem to not trust your housemate at all can I suggest that you consider moving?

Since there will be no point in prolonging this particular discussion either I'm going to lock this thread. Please don't start a new thread on this same topic.
 
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