How to monitor employees, monitor children or spy on a person on a computer?

It is difficult to imagine the everyday life of a modern person without using a computer or mobile devices connected to the global network and used on a daily basis to receive and process information for personal and business purposes. Computers have become a part of the lives of not only adults, but also teenagers and children who spend several hours on the Internet every day.

Modern schoolchildren from the first grades learn to use computer technologies and actively use them for educational and entertainment purposes. Unfortunately, the Internet is flooded not only with workshops on solving problems in physics or mathematics, which do not pose a threat to the fragile child's psyche. The global network contains countless unsafe websites, including extremist, sectarian and “adult” sites, which can seriously harm the normal development of a child as a person and lead to future problems. Agree, you would not want your child to study occult rituals or look through pages of questionable content instead of studying after school.

In view of the above, many parents may have a very reasonable question: "How to protect a child from the harmful influence of the Internet?", “How to find out what the child is doing in his free time at the computer?”, “Who does the beloved child communicate with?”, “ How to organize supervision of children?».

There are many programs for monitoring computer activity and spyware, but, as a rule, all of them are paid, slow down the computer's performance and are easily detected even by inexperienced users. In reality, you can only view the contents of the log files with the entered data on the keyboard and, in some cases, screenshots of the screen. In addition, you can view these log files only on the computer where these files were created. Those. if you are in a remote location, you will not be able to view these files. Of course, you can set up automatic sending of these logs to the mail or server, but this is associated with additional difficulties and a waste of time. Plus, it's just inconvenient.

For full control over children, it can be very convenient to use remote access programs to a computer over the Internet. Some of these programs are very easy to configure, or to be more precise, they practically do not require it and are capable of instantly establishing a connection with any computer connected to the Internet.

One of these programs is Ammyy Admin. And despite the fact that the main application area of ​​the program is the provision of remote technical support, the features and versatility of Ammyy Admin make it easy to use it as a means of remote monitoring of children. When it comes to business, monitoring and control of employees is also one of the areas of application of the program.

Why use Ammyy Admin to monitor children remotely?

1. You can connect to any PC in a few seconds.
2. You can view the image of the remote computer from any other computer connected to the Internet. No tedious settings, registrations and installations!
3. Ammyy Admin bypasses all known firewalls and antiviruses (which cannot be said about keyloggers) and does not require installation. At correct settings it will be almost impossible to detect Ammyy Admin.
4. Your child will never realize that someone is watching him in real time.
5. You can interactively turn on voice chat and listen to what is happening on the side of the remote PC.
6. Ammyy Admin is completely free for home use, provided that you have not exceeded the limit for using the free version.

How to set up child monitoring with Ammyy Admin?

So, the procedure for setting up the program is extremely simple and will not take more than a minute.

What needs to be done on the remote computer that we will monitor:

What needs to be done on the computer from which we are monitoring:

If you want to organize employee control by monitoring their work computers, in some countries you need to warn them about it. In any case, it will be useful to do this, since knowing that the computer is under surveillance, the employee will not engage in extraneous business on the work computer, which will reduce the risk of virus infection and leakage confidential information, as well as increase the useful time of work.

How do you know what your child or employee is doing on the computer? What sites does he visit, with whom does he communicate, what does he write to whom?

To do this, there are spyware - a special type of software that collects information about all of his actions imperceptibly for the user. A spyware for your computer will do the trick.

Spyware for a computer should not be confused with a Trojan: the first is absolutely legitimate and is installed with the consent of the administrator, the second gets on the PC illegally and carries out hidden malicious activities.

Although, cybercriminals can also use legitimate tracking programs.

Spy apps are most often installed by business executives and system administrators to monitor employees, parents to spy on children, jealous spouses, etc. At the same time, the "victim" may know that she is being monitored, but more often than not, he does not.

Review and comparison of five popular spyware

NeoSpy

NeoSpy is a versatile spyware for keyboard, screen and user activity. NeoSpy works invisibly and can hide its presence during installation.

The user who installs the program has the opportunity to choose one of two installation modes - administrator and hidden. In the first mode, the program is put open - it creates a shortcut on the desktop and a folder in the Program Files directory, in the second it is hidden.

Program processes do not appear in Windows Task Manager and third-party Task Managers.

The functionality of NeoSpy is quite wide and the program can be used both as home tracking and in offices to control employees.

The spyware is distributed in three versions under a shareware license. The price is 820-1990 rubles, but it can work for free (even in hidden mode) with restrictions when viewing reports.

What NeoSpy can do:

• monitor the keyboard;
• monitor website visits;
• show the user's screen in real time via the Internet from another computer or from a tablet;
• take screenshots of the screen and save snapshots from the webcam;
• monitor system events (power on, shutdown, computer downtime, removable media connection);
• intercept the contents of the clipboard;
• Monitor the use of Internet messengers, record Skype calls;
• intercept data sent for printing and copied to external media;
• keep statistics of work at the computer;
• send laptop coordinates (calculated over Wi-Fi).

Thanks to the Russian-language interface, a wide range of functions, correct keyboard interception and a completely hidden operating mode in the system, NeoSpy gets the maximum rating when choosing programs for user control.

Real Spy Monitor

The next spy is Real Spy Monitor. This English-language program has not only tracking functions, but can also block certain actions on the computer. Therefore, it is often used as a parental control tool.

For each account in the Real Spy Monitor settings, you can create your own prohibition policy, for example, for visiting certain sites.

Unfortunately, due to the lack of an English-language interface, it is more difficult to understand how Real Spy Monitor works, despite the graphic thumbnails for the buttons.

The program is also paid. The license starts at $ 39.95.

Real Spy Monitor features:

• interception of keystrokes, clipboard contents, system events, websites, instant messengers, mail;
• work in semi-hidden mode (without an active window, but with displaying the process in the task manager);
• work with multiple accounts;
• selective autostart for different accounts.

In general, Real Spy Monitor is liked by many users, among the shortcomings they note the high cost, the lack of a Russian-language interface and the display of the process in the task manager.

Actual Spy

Actual Spy is positioned by the developers as a keylogger (keylogger), although the program can do more than just record keystrokes.

It monitors the contents of the clipboard, takes screenshots of the screen, monitors site visits, and so on, which is included in the main set of spyware we examined.

When installed, Actual Spy creates a shortcut in the Start menu, so it can be noticed by the user. The launch also takes place openly - to hide the program window, you must press certain keys.

The possibilities of Actual Spy are not much different from those of competitors. Among the shortcomings, users noted that it correctly records keystrokes only in the English layout.

SpyGo

SpyGo is a spy kit for home use. It can also be used in offices to monitor employees.

To start monitoring, just press the "Start" button in SpyGo.

SpyGo is distributed under a shareware license and costs 990-2990 rubles, depending on the set of functions.

V trial versions monitoring duration is limited to 20 minutes per day, and it is not possible to send reports to email and via FTP.

Key features of SpyGo:

• monitoring of keystrokes;
• recording of all actions on the computer (launching programs, operations with files, etc.);
• control of visits to web resources (history, search queries, frequently visited sites, duration of stay on the site);
• recording what is happening on the screen;
• saving the contents of the clipboard;
• listening to the environment (if there is a microphone);
• monitoring of system events (time of turning on and off the computer, downtime, connecting flash drives, disks, etc.).

Important! The disadvantages of SpyGo, according to users, include the fact that it does not support all Windows versions, when sending reports, it often throws errors and is quite easily unmasked.

Snitch

Snitch - the name of this program is translated as "snitch", and very unfriendly towards the user. Snitch spies on computer activity. It works hidden, does not require complex settings and has little effect on system performance.

The program is released in a single version.

Snitch capabilities and features:

• monitoring the keyboard, clipboard, system events, web surfing and communication in messengers;
• preparation of summary reports and schedules of controlled events;
• undemanding to network configuration;
• protection against unauthorized termination of the program process;
• monitoring is carried out even if there is no network connection.

Among the shortcomings, you can see conflicts with antivirus software.

How to detect a spy on a computer?

Finding spyware on your computer that doesn't show itself outwardly is difficult, but possible.

So, despite the legitimacy, the applications we reviewed can recognize special antiviruses,"Sharpened" for the search for spyware (Trojans with the function of espionage), so we recommend adding installed program to the list of exceptions for such antiviruses.

And if you do not need to remove the spy, but only need to disguise your actions from it, you can use anti-espionage tools, which, despite the active surveillance of you, will prevent the interception of keyboard events and screenshots.

Then your correspondence and passwords will not fall into the wrong hands.

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Very user-friendly and intuitive interface

In order for anyone to use the program, its creators gave each interface action a simple name. Here you will not find complex technical terms, and the display of settings, the process of work and monitoring of the results of tracking a computer will be understandable even for those who have just started acquaintance with a PC.

Recording information entered from the keyboard

A rare computer at home or in the office does not have a keyboard. The surveillance program writes words and phrases in any language, as well as symbols to its database.

Tracking the contents of the clipboard

A great advantage of the program is the ability to covertly monitor even seemingly insignificant operations. So you will always know the contents of the clipboard, without which regular user in the course of work on a computer, it simply cannot do.

Screenshots (screenshots) after a specified period of time

Monitoring the intermediate stages of work on a PC also includes screenshots (screenshots). Together with textual "intelligence", they help to get a complete impression of what is happening on the computer on which the program is installed. Depending on the settings, screenshots can display what is happening on the PC, both at regular intervals and with each mouse click.

Monitoring of visited sites

Are you surprised where your traffic is going? Watching your computer can help you answer this question. You will receive a detailed report on all sites visited by the user. In addition, a list of addresses that your child used to access the Internet will easily explain why you are called to school again. Covert surveillance of Internet visits will also make it clear why an employee of your company did not have time to prepare a monthly report in time.

Visible / invisible mode of operation

Depending on the tasks you set, the monitoring program can work both in visible and invisible mode. In invisible mode, keylogger is not noticed not only by the users themselves, but also installed on computers antivirus software(for this you must add Mipko Personal Monitor to exclusions).

Monitoring the launch and closing of programs

An essential addition to the picture of what is happening on a particular computer is tracking the launch and closing of programs. This function can be useful both for finding out the causes of any technical problems, and for determining the timeliness or untimely use of a particular software application.

Tracking computer power on / off / restart

Another function of the monitoring program, designed to uncover the mysteries of PC behavior. Tracking the on / off / restart of the computer allows you not to miss a single trifle from the chain of events occurring with the machine (s).

Full multiplayer support

In a difficult economic environment, businesses are forced to reduce costs and work to improve efficiency. Specialists can come to the rescue here, who help to improve the quality of the work of employees.

Improving the efficiency of office workers

The trend towards creating the most comfortable conditions for employees in the office has its side effects - sometimes, excessive concern for the team on the part of managers leads to the fact that employees become relaxed and become less efficient. A number of specialized services are used to combat such phenomena.

« Boss Control»

For a long time, turnstiles have been installed at the entrance to most of the office premises, with the help of which it is possible to collect data on the attendance of employees - to enter the office you need to attach a pass. The problem here is that setting up locally running control systems is not the easiest thing to do.

In turn, "Boss Control" is a service that consists of access control terminals and a data processing service. The terminal is hung on the wall, employees use it to check in at the entrance, and then the system generates attendance reports. If an employee is late for no good reason, leaves work early, or often goes on smoke breaks, this will immediately become known. As a result, employees spend more time at the workplace.

Pay punch

Biometric system for keeping track of employees' attendance and time worked. By analogy with the previous tool, a special device is also installed in the office, to which employees put their finger or hand. Thus, the time worked is monitored, which is especially convenient if it is necessary to calculate wages on an hourly basis.

Employee attendance information is automatically transmitted to management and. Since the system is biometric, it will not work to deceive it, for example, by asking a colleague in the office to attach a card for an employee who is absent from it.

CrocoTime

However, the very fact of being in the office and at the workplace does not mean that the employee is working effectively. There is nothing stopping him from “creating the appearance” of hectic activity by actually wasting time on non-work sites or entertainment applications. The losses from such an unproductive pastime can be very significant - according to various estimates, this causes a total damage to the country's economy in hundreds of billions of rubles a year.

In order to find out what percentage of the employee's time spent on solving business problems, and how much he “procrastinated” on entertainment resources, the CrocoTime service helps. Based on the data collected, it calculates the productivity rate of each employee, and also provides management with reports on which resources are taking up the most time from employees.

Disciplina.ru

Another system for increasing the efficiency of office employees. Disciplina.ru not only collects information about the programs and applications used, but also monitors compliance with the work schedule, and also records overtime.

Subsequently, reports are created that allow you to understand the structure of the working day of each specific employee - which tasks they spend the most time, in which periods they work more or less. This data helps management to optimize work processes so as not to overload employees, but also not to allow them to relax excessively.

Control of field workers

It is easier to control office employees, if only for the simple reason that they are in one place and, as a rule, the manager can communicate with them quite easily. On-site work is another matter - for example, equipment installation, furniture assembly, cleaning or delivery.

Here, employees often have a lot of freedom, which sometimes leads to problems - for example, poor-quality work performance or deception ("hack-work" on a client bypassing the employer using company materials and tools).

To increase the efficiency of mobile workers, as well as to better control them, special tools are used, which are called field management in the West.

Planado.ru

Working on the road means freedom - and this is what mobile workers often value. However, the absence of a boss who stands "above the soul" creates various temptations. From the banal deception of the employer - no one will interfere with doing the work, and taking the money into your pocket - to mistakes in completing the task due to the omission of some unimportant, in the opinion of the master, steps.

Field management tools, including the Planado service, are designed to give business leaders the ability to control their employees and set a uniform standard for their work.

This can be done, for example, by checklists (checklists) - in mobile application the employee contains information on the order, and also lists all the steps that need to be taken to solve the problem in the best way. This eliminates amateur activities unnecessary when performing the same type of work (which, as a rule, field employees do), and increases its overall quality. In addition, under these conditions, newbies make fewer mistakes and are more quickly drawn into the workflow.

After solving the problem, the employee creates a photo report in the application, which shows that the work was done with high quality (assembled furniture, installed equipment, a clean room after cleaning, etc.), and sends it to the office. Thus, the management can immediately see the shortcomings and point out them. In addition, the service is integrated with Yandex. Maps ", which allows the employer to see the movement of employees in real time and optimize their routes, taking into account traffic jams. This helps to complete more orders per day.

"Mobifors"

The Mobifors service also helps companies monitor their field workers. The tool is designed to work with the 1C: Enterprise 8 system. With its help, managers can quickly distribute tasks between mobile employees, control their movements, track the status of tasks, and exchange instant messages with them.

In addition, the system collects work performance data and generates employee performance reports that take into account over 30 different metrics.

Task24

The Task24 service provides a kind of exchange for remote orders. With its help, mobile employees can enter the system and sort orders that are more convenient for them to fulfill (however, they can be assigned to a specific employee). After accepting the order, the wizard opens detailed information about the task. In the process of performing work, the employee notes his labor costs in the system.

As in the examples above, the system tracks the location of employees on a map. Based on the results of the work, the system generates reports that can be used, for example, for calculating wages. In addition, an API has been implemented that allows you to upload information to 1C and other systems, as well as integrate Task24 with the software of the call center employees.

Control of remote employees

When working with remote employees (freelancers, personal assistants, etc.), the problem of control is one of the main ones. To increase the productivity of such interactions, company representatives can also use specialized software.

JoDo.Im

A simple service with an uncomplicated design. Helps to structure information when working with remote workers and freelancers. The communication between the manager or the customer and the contractor takes place in the Jabber chat, where, using special commands, you can assign tasks to the employee that will not disappear in the communication logs, but will be entered into the database.

So, you can always restore the entire sequence of tasks and subtasks. In this case, the system will not allow the executor to report the completion of the work if any of the subtasks have not been completed.

Tracking the implementation of the plan

There are many systems for project management. With their help, managers can track the real performance of an employee, and not only collect information about the time spent in the office or programs used during the day.

Pyrus

The Pyrus service allows you to solve the problem of missing deadlines, which can seriously harm the business - very often even important projects are completed later than the established deadlines, which has various negative consequences for the business.

Pyrus allows you to identify employees who do not meet deadlines. With the help of such software, managers can track tasks and debug business processes, as well as identify employees who do not have time to complete work on time.

Improving the efficiency of restaurant workers

The restaurant business has traditionally suffered from employee abuse and inefficiency. Cases of poor service or trivial theft are common. Restaurateurs seek to overcome these problems by introducing special control tools.

Jowi

There are a large number of staff control tools for restaurants. Historical such services were divided into cloud services, when all information is stored on a remote server, and local, when all the necessary data is stored directly in the institution. Each type of system had its drawbacks - when using cloud services, when there are problems with the Internet connection, the work of the restaurant can stop, and in the case of local placement, careless employees can get access to the data, which opens the way for abuse.

Therefore, hybrid systems like the Jowi began to appear. They combine both methods of working with data - the system can work locally even without the Internet, and when a connection appears, the data is uploaded to the cloud server.

Such tools help to increase the speed of service by automating the process of accepting an order and transferring it from a waiter to a cook. The scenario of use can be as follows: using the tablet with the application installed, the waiter accepts the order, in the kitchen the chef is immediately shown a list of dishes, and the hall manager can set the time for which he must have time to prepare the order. Then the waiter will also receive a notification on the tablet, and he will go to pick up the order (and will not constantly go to the kitchen to find out how things are with him).

In addition to the automation of work itself, control systems provide the ability to receive reports on all important indicators of the restaurant - data on orders, product balances in the warehouse, etc. All this reduces the likelihood of deception - employees cannot hide part of the proceeds or, for example, steal food from the kitchen and drinks from the bar.

The software for tracking a computer, which I will talk about in this article, is unique in its kind, as it has many advantages that competitors do not have. It is called Expert Home 4. This is what this tool is notable for:

• The program is completely free and works without any restrictions.
• Interface, help and support in Russian.
• Combines many tracking functions.
• Works in invisible mode, starts with a password and a secret key combination.
• Allows you to encrypt received reports and send them over the Internet.
• The antivirus will not swear.

This computer tracking program is really very interesting and worthy of attention. Therefore, fewer words, let's get down to business!

Expert Home 4 - computer tracking software

After downloading the installation file, run it. In the first window, you need to select a language and click "Next".

Then agree to the license and click Next.

Now comes the fun part. The program for monitoring the computer will be opened by a secret key combination consisting of four keys. The first three are Ctrl + Shift + Alt, and the fourth is set by you yourself. It can be any letter that you can select from the list.

In the same window there is a field in which you need to enter a password, which will be requested after entering the secret key combination.

After choosing a letter and entering a password, click Next.

Check all data is correct and click "Install".

Wait until the installation of the Expert Home 4 program is completed, and in the last window, click the "Close" button. Everything! The program has already started its work and monitors all user actions. As you will notice, no trace of the program is visible.

To start the program for tracking the computer and view its report, you need to enter a secret key combination. After that, a window will appear in which you should write down the password you thought up during installation. And then you will see the program interface - Expert Home 4 control center. It consists of two sections - "Reports" and "Additional".

Let me first consider the "Reports" section:

Keyboard. This is a keylogger, that is, there is a report on the pressing of each key on the keyboard. You can see what and in which program was written by the user. It is possible to choose the date of the report.

Screenshots. The program for tracking the computer periodically makes hidden screenshots of the screen and here they can be viewed. It is also possible to select the date of the archive. In addition, you can manage screenshots using the buttons below.

Programs. Displays which programs were launched and when. You can see the title of the programs, the name of the executable file and other data useful for analysis.

Nutrition. Here you can analyze when the computer was turned on and off.

Activity. The activity of computer users is displayed.

Now I will consider the "Advanced" block, which also consists of several important sections.

Internet monitoring. Computer tracking software allows you to transfer report files over the Internet in encrypted form. They can be viewed in the Softex (program developer) file storage. That is, reports can be viewed remotely. First, click the "Allow Remote Tracking" button.