RE: How to obtain a yahoo username off a computer

["Keenan Smith" <kc_smith () clark net>]

You could probably recover deleted cookies and internet files using a file
recovery program like the one that Norton used to sell.

That should work unless the user has one of those "shredder" programs.

You could also check the registry for any turds that might be left behind.

Finally, you could install a keystroke recorder on the user's machine.
Perhaps a bit more invasive, but if you suspect the user of doing bad
things, it may be worth it.

I hope that helps.

KC Smith

-----Original Message-----
From: Potter, Tim [mailto:Tim.Potter () clarkconsulting com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 4:01 PM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: How to obtain a yahoo username off a computer


Hello!  We have a security issue and need to know who is using a
particular Yahoo user ID from within our company.  We are about 90%
certain of the person's identity.  This user has been deleting his
cookies and temp Internet files.  We want to search his computer to see
if Yahoo ID xxxx is somewhere on his computer.   We know the Yahoo user
ID - we just need to confirm that this person is using it.  We don't
want to contact Yahoo because we don't want to go down the legal road
needed to get them to release the info.  Any ideas?
Thanks,
-Tim

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