USM Email Signature

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USM Email Signature

Date: Apr 29, 2004

if they have the type of spyware that is availible today, then they can read your private emails too (i.e. sent through hotmail) as long as it is sent on USM computers. They can moniter every keystroke.This is if that spyware is installed to moniter every move made on a USM computer.

Messages sent on cell phones are safer, or just wait until you get home and email each others private address.

Nuts.

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Originally posted by: boyhowdy
"if they have the type of spyware that is availible today, then they can read your private emails too (i.e. sent through hotmail) as long as it is sent on USM computers. They can moniter every keystroke.This is if that spyware is installed to moniter every move made on a USM computer. Messages sent on cell phones are safer, or just wait until you get home and email each others private address. Nuts."

You are right. They can even skim passwords you may type in to pay an online account or to enter into your hotmail email.

Spyware is NASTY business. I don't do anything on a university computer that I wouldn't want posted on the USM sign on the corner of 49 and Hardy.

You are also correct about using cell phones. NO one I know discusses anything private over university phones anymore. When I need to speak to folks on campus, I dial their cells.

I am hoping that the new president will end all of these intrusive practices.

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Or, how about at the start of the next semester, all of the students/faculty refuse to use any USM computer for email. On the other hand, something that might be much more possible, would be for all of us to fill our USM emails with exactly what we thought about things. Fine, let him fire us ALL.

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quote:
Originally posted by: bosnianeagle
"Or, how about at the start of the next semester, all of the students/faculty refuse to use any USM computer for email. On the other hand, something that might be much more possible, would be for all of us to fill our USM emails with exactly what we thought about things. Fine, let him fire us ALL. "

And if no one signs up for email, Shelby might have a problem justifying that $249,999.99 contract with Pileum.

Date: Apr 29, 2004

About that cell phone

Date: Apr 29, 2004

RE: USM Email Signature

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Sorry about the big font

Date: Apr 29, 2004

I'm curious about a different e-mail issue. The USM Alumni Assn is kind enough to offer an e-mail service to AA members. Is this e-mail also subject to USM administrative peaking?

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quote:
Originally posted by: former-staffer
"Sorry about the big font"

Don't apologize! That's a BIG question, and one that needs to be answered!

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quote:
Originally posted by: drtdub
"I'm curious about a different e-mail issue. The USM Alumni Assn is kind enough to offer an e-mail service to AA members. Is this e-mail also subject to USM administrative peaking? "

Excellent question. Hey, guys, keep posting these questions and I will have someone inquire with iTech through written correspondence and request that they respond with the answers to the questions posed here.

Date: Apr 29, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: drtdub
"I'm curious about a different e-mail issue. The USM Alumni Assn is kind enough to offer an e-mail service to AA members. Is this e-mail also subject to USM administrative peaking? "

I would imagine so. The Alumni Association are part of the loyal USM family, aren't they?

Date: Apr 29, 2004

a tip, and maybe you tech savvy types can help out with this...

if you ever find yourself having to use a USM computer in one of the many labs here, make sure auto form complete and saving passwords is turned off for whatever browser you are using.

for IE users

go to tools> internet options> content tab> autocomplete

clear all passwords and forms and uncheck the 'use auto complete for' boxes...

i imagine some of these virus senders are digging through comps in labs to get information. it's also not a bad idea to clear the browser history when you are done.

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Thanks for the info! I'm not at USM but I just checked my office computer and found all those settings ON!!!

quote:

Originally posted by: yawn
"a tip, and maybe you tech savvy types can help out with this... if you ever find yourself having to use a USM computer in one of the many labs here, make sure auto form complete and saving passwords is turned off for whatever browser you are using. for IE users go to tools> internet options> content tab> autocomplete clear all passwords and forms and uncheck the 'use auto complete for' boxes... i imagine some of these virus senders are digging through comps in labs to get information. it's also not a bad idea to clear the browser history when you are done. "

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Really people if USM did have spyware do you think it would work? NO!! of course not nothing on this campus works so nobody is spying on you. Then again if you are that concerned about people seeing your emails then perhaps you shouldn't write that stuff down. Learn from the government people don't leave a paper trail. Use logic!!

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Originally posted by: Usesomelogicpeople
"Really people if USM did have spyware do you think it would work? NO!! of course not nothing on this campus works so nobody is spying on you. Then again if you are that concerned about people seeing your emails then perhaps you shouldn't write that stuff down. Learn from the government people don't leave a paper trail. Use logic!!"

Wow, your logic is indeed astounding. :rollseyes:

Date: Apr 29, 2004

I think this is an excellent signature and needs to be bumped up for all to cut and paste!

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Kick

And also cc all email to Shelby Thames and Jack Hanbury.

Let's make their spying job a little easier on them.

FS

Date: May 1, 2004

As my African Grey parrot would encouage - "DO IT DO IIT DO IT"