Thread regarding IBM layoffs

If you are a privileged user, ie.. accessing a Customer network on the machine in question, you are subject to, unbeknownst to you, security scans. If you are flagged and you don't have a legitimate business reason, this is a fireable offense. You were most likely made aware of this in some form or fashion. I can't recall if this is included within the BCG's or if this was a separate communication. It is however clearly documented to include personally owned USB devices, unauthorized software, non IBM approved websites, etc..

If you are a non-privileged user, have at it and hope for the best when you attempt to connect to AT&T the next morning.

@HOKZblL-yyd I think he/she is asking here as we really do not have an anonymous discussion space for questions like this - it's a legit question regardless of the corresponding responses

It is curious that you would come to this site (IBM Layoffs) to ask a question about downloading unauthorized software on your IBM machine. But since you asked for our thoughts, I would say don't do it. IBM laptops are automatically scanned at least once a week to check for unauthorized software. A passed / failed report is sent to you, your manager and to IT Security with the reasons for the failure. Why give IBM a reason to put you on the RA list.

Take a look at G2O first

I was with IBM for about 7 years and I could care less about what I installed... Tools that help me with work, movies, even games. I had CD ROM exe files. Never had issues. Traveled a lot though, you need to be entertained, right...

No, you are not.