Can my workplace trace a suspicious link I opened on its computer?
A suspicious person contacted me through Instagram and sent photos through a link. I became concerned that the link might contain malware, so I opened it on my…
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Could I Get in Trouble for Viewing the BIOS on My New Work Computer?
I'm starting a new job in a few weeks and recently received the computer equipment I'll be using. I powered on the PC to check its specifications and…
Can my employer trace a malware incident on a shared work computer back to me?
Someone contacted me through Instagram and sent photos through a link. I became suspicious, but instead of opening the link on my own devices, I used my workplace…
Could I get in trouble for accidentally leaving an adult-content tab open at work?
I forgot to close an adult-content tab in Safari before leaving home. It was still open in the background when I arrived at work, and my phone may…
Could I Get in Trouble for Accidentally Leaving an NSFW Tab Open at Work?
I forgot to close an NSFW page in Safari before leaving home. When I arrived at work, I noticed the tab was still open in the background on…
How much can my employer see from a work-managed Chrome profile on my personal device?
I signed into Chrome on my personal computer using my employer-managed Chrome profile. No work software is installed, the device has only used my home network, and I…
What Can My Employer See From a Work-Managed Chrome Profile on My Personal Device?
I signed into Chrome on my personal computer using my employer-managed Chrome profile. The computer has no work software installed, has only connected to my home network, and…
Is it safe to connect my personal external drive to a shared work computer?
I have a physical external hard drive containing personal backups, but the files are disorganized and I would like to sort them. I currently spend most of the…
How Secure Is My Data on My Workplace’s Public Wi‑Fi?
I work at a large factory where cell service is essentially unavailable. The factory provides Wi‑Fi for general use, and I'd like to browse websites and use apps…
Is it safe to connect a personal external drive to a shared work computer?
I have a physical external hard drive containing personal files and backups, but the folders are disorganized. Since I spend most of the day at work and only…
Is it safe to run a personal OS from an external SSD on my work laptop?
I'm considering installing Windows or Linux on an external SSD to use as my personal operating system on my work laptop. However, I'm worried about getting detected. My…
I accidentally ordered erectile dysfunction pills on my work laptop – should I be worried?
So, I was working from home and accidentally ordered some erectile dysfunction pills on my work laptop. I know there's monitoring, but I'm not sure how closely they…