Can SpectorSoft be used against Ubuntu/Linux?

[frogotronic]

Hello,

Can software such as this (http://www.spectorsoft.com/) that the FDA used (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/us/fda-surveillance-of-scientists-spread-to-outside-critics.html?pagewanted=all) be used against Ubuntu/Linux based machines?

Is Ubuntu "immune" to key-loggers/surveillance software?

Thanks,
CH :-\"

[Docaltmed]

I'm no security pro, but I thought the only way to install an executible on Ubuntu was through explicit permission. So, unless you've been out playing in the woods, I think it would be hard to do.

I'm sure others have better responses, though.

[frogotronic]

I "chatted" with the company - they only have Windows and MAC clients, but they can capture at the level of the server (IIS or Exchange).

- CH

[szymon_g]

Hello,

Can software such as this (http://www.spectorsoft.com/) that the FDA used (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/us/fda-surveillance-of-scientists-spread-to-outside-critics.html?pagewanted=all) be used against Ubuntu/Linux based machines?

Is Ubuntu "immune" to key-loggers/surveillance software?

Thanks,
CH :-\"

No, Linux is no immune for keylogging. It can be done from the level of Xorg (which all desktop linuxes use); also about spying on emails- the only "secure" way is to use encryption (unless of course the employer has a private keys- and if they use a company network /with company emails/ they should have them).