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Profile - Golden Eye

Name Golden Eye
Unique Code 3DJS8S
Type Commercial System Monitor
Severity Critical
Description

Golden Eye is a monitoring program that tracks all activities of computer users.

Characteristics

Golden Eye may monitor and capture your computer activity, including recording all keystrokes, e-mails, chat room dialogue, instant message dialogue, Web sites visited, usernames, passwords, and programs run.

Method of Infection

Golden Eye is typically installed by someone with administrative access to your computer, such as a system administrator or someone who shares your computer.

Consequences

This system monitor may allow an unauthorized, third party to view potentially sensitive information, such as passwords, e-mail, and chat room conversation.