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re: Using employer’s wifi on personal phone and tablet

Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:25 pm to
Posted by castorinho
13623 posts
Member since Nov 2010
82045 posts
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:25 pm to
Just use your phone, and mobile Hotspot if you have to
Posted by ManWithNoNsme
Member since Feb 2022
435 posts
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:27 pm to
I wouldn’t risk it. My employer monitors everything over their network. Even has keylogger on all computers.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
85064 posts
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:32 pm to
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However I have on occasion watched Netflix and HBO max while on their wifi on my phone.


Just don’t connect to their WiFi going forward, but it’s probably a bad idea to watch Netflix or HBO at work altogether.
Posted by SelaTiger
Member since Aug 2016
18056 posts
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:38 pm to
I was actually not very concerned but then I started watching an HBO show with a good amount of titties and it crossed my mind that I hope they can’t actually see what I’m seeing. But I’m pretty sure they can’t. I think I just won’t watch HBO on work internet anymore.
Posted by Tarps99
Lafourche Parish
Member since Apr 2017
7496 posts
Posted on 1/22/24 at 11:45 pm to
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Also, can they see what you search?


Some routers will keep a log of URLs visited.

So your Google searches will be stored there in plain text along with all the Websites or services you interacted with. I am not sure how App traffic from a provider like Max would show up. There maybe a few URL’s there but nothing glaring obvious like a Google search. Here is what it would look like:

quote:

http(s)://www.google.com/search?q=(search term)&…

This post was edited on 1/22/24 at 11:46 pm
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
11279 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 12:09 am to
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Using employer’s wifi on personal phone and tablet


They will know everything you're doing if they care to find out.
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
24796 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 1:42 am to
I watch HBO Max on my work desktop.
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38553 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 3:08 am to
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Use a VPN.


This. I use my work computer strictly for work except for the occasional google search for non controversial stuff. I keep my tablet next to me with a VPN running on the company WiFi for other stuff.
This post was edited on 1/23/24 at 5:51 am
Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
8378 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 4:17 am to
They can see it. The question is do they care. Often security doesn’t really care about fricking off. They really just care if you’re leaking company data, Downloading spyware, etc. what industry are you in?
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
119306 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 4:21 am to
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To what extent can they tell what you’re doing?



Everything
Posted by num1lsufan
Meraux
Member since Feb 2004
1208 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 5:17 am to
Yes... A Cell Phone is a Tracking Device
Posted by 0x15E
Outer Space
Member since Sep 2020
12758 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 5:27 am to
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then I started watching an HBO show with a good amount of titties


Which show is this?

Asking for a friend.
Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
71456 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 5:27 am to
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I don’t use work computer for anything except work. However I have on occasion watched Netflix and HBO max while on their wifi on my phone. Would that be an issue? I’m also very careful about what I search so I don’t have anything to worry about there.


I mean I put videos on in the background while I work all the time. As long as I get my stuff done, nobody cares.
Posted by SelaTiger
Member since Aug 2016
18056 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 5:31 am to
Boardwalk Empire
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
36189 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 5:53 am to
What VPN’s do y’all use?
Every time I try to get one it’s either expensive or super complicated.
Posted by CunningLinguist
Dallas, TX
Member since Mar 2006
18778 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 5:56 am to
Just do not is all I can say. Misuse of company property is the easiest way a company can get rid of someone. My work computer and cell are strictly work use. Hell, I tell my wife to not even call me on my work cell.
Posted by SaintEB
Member since Jul 2008
22756 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 6:09 am to
quote:

was actually not very concerned but then I started watching an HBO show with a good amount of titties and it crossed my mind that I hope they can’t actually see what I’m seeing. But I’m pretty sure they can’t. I think I just won’t watch HBO on work internet anymore.


They can’t actually see the titties but can tell what show you are watching and for how long and when. They know. Everything flowing on their WiFi is collected and can be logged. If it’s against the rules, don’t do it. If you don’t know if it’s against the rules, don’t do it. Max is blocked at my company, but Netflix is not. I’m usually eat lunch in my office and will watch an episode of a show during that time. My IT guy has no issues with that. It will be up to your company’s policy. Again, if you don’t know, don’t do it.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97664 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 6:12 am to
What if there are 50 employees all with personal phones connected to a single WiFi network? How do they know it’s your phone?
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
53877 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 6:15 am to
If you like being employed there is nothing about this that's a good idea unless you've been given consent.
Posted by Reeaholic
Moss Bluff
Member since Jun 2019
760 posts
Posted on 1/23/24 at 6:31 am to
Bro, download whatever you wanna watch on the app at home. Watch at work with wifi off. Also, if you are just browsing sites that aren't risky you should be fine.
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