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by bra-k

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Hello all, I have reason to believe that one of my users may be a victim of eves dropping through the PC. Is there software out there that can be loaded remotely on an NT workstation or through an open port that would allow the (hacker) to turn on the microphone on the PC and be able to listen to conversations in the room where the PC is. If so what is the software and the process name, so that I can look to see if it is on this PC, or has been run on this PC. Also is there a way to tell if this has been done in the past but not being run now? I have never heard of this being done, but who knows with the technology we have today. I hope one of you out there will have an answer and solution to my problem.

Thanks in advance
Bra-k

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by bart777

There were a couple of programs that could be used to do just those types of things. One of them that comes to mind was Back Orafice.. It would allow you to gain access to all of the funtions of the particular PC with the client portion installed.
You might want to go to the Cult of the Dead Cow's website for more info on some of these programs. Or you couldgo to l0pht.com. They also have a great deal of info in the research section on different vulnerabilities that are out there.
One thing about these programs is that most virus scan softwares will find and remove them.

Good Luck

by cheins

Sounds like you might try an old fashioned counter espionage technique to find the culprit. Disinformation should point you to the person.

Another idea.....unplug the Mic.

Consider the area is bugged without the computer being part of the equation?

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