Can I be tracked at University

[ranzerox]

you could try using peerblock loaded on a flashdrive. so whenever you plug it in the program starts up blocking whatever you want. but that wouldnt help if they are all just wired in a LAN. most schools have that setup and either all computers hook up to one someone monitors by hand/program or they lead to a server that archives all actions then runs a program over that list to find anything that could be suspicious.

[Rukks]

Didn't read through the whole thread but it is similar at my school. We set some kind of record for download content a few years ago, with only 7,000 students lol.

Basically if your setting records with data amounts downloaded then you should be worried.

I would store that quote unquote stuff on an external because they will most likely look at amount of data over types of files.

I think the solution at our dorms was that people just set up internal filesharing, alot of nerds with alot of server space. I think it was legal or it never got shut down but there was everything on there....music, movies, etc, and i think technically legal ( I know ill get flamed for that)

[deevey]

Install and run OSSIM on a Virtual machine and you'll see how easy it is to see what you are up to, sites you've been visiting etc.

If they have a more sophisticated system they MAY be able to even see your Skype conversations/emails + attachments/video calls/Bitorrent MD5's (what files you are DL'ing) etc etc ...

They might not be able to tell EXACTLY what you are downloading, but if its a lot of bandwidth questions no doubt will be asked.

[wrong chris]

push your luck, they'll never know!