connected to government computer?

[attaya_girl 1]

hey, everyone!

quick question. i work in the international study portion of a university and today i logged on th uscis to check my case status, and as i logged on, i noticed a warning banner saying that i was logged onto a government computer (there are other people in my office that process visas) and that all key strokes, etc. were being monitored and if it was thought that i was tampering w/the system, that i could be in trouble. sooo, i guess i'm not checking the case from my work computer again, but do you think that the obsessive checking i've been doing the past two weeks will affect anything???

[Otto 83]

Uhm...no it won't affect anything - you're just being a bit too paranoid.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

yea, even though they logged keystrokes, just don't do anything stupid, and plus if you decide to do anything stupid, i'm pretty sure you'll need more credentials to access/edit any information anyway..

[imaisha 0]

i think everyone sees that message. i do at least, whether at work or home. is this the one you got?

YOU HAVE CONNECTED TO A U.S. GOVERNMENT COMPUTER. IF YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO ACCESS THIS SYSTEM, DISCONNECT NOW. All attempts to access and use this system and/or its resources are subject to keystroke monitoring and recording. Everyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring and is advised that if such reveals possible evidence of criminal activity or abuse of authority, the information will be reported to authorities for action. Unauthorized access attempts or use in excess of documented authority may subject you to a fine and/or imprisonment in accordance with Title 18, USC, Section 1030 or administrative penalties or dismissal.

[attaya_girl 1]

i thought i was being paranoid. i noticed it because my boss was in the room and commented about it. the message is way shorter than the one above. i don't remember exactly what it says, but i'll just go on with it. thanks.