For the last year, cyber-criminals succeeded in a few significant cyber attacks by using weaknesses in Windows operating system, and so-called “supply chain” attack approaches. As a response, since September 2021, for the latest Windows 10 version (20H2), Microsoft turned ON by default protection against potentially unwanted apps (PUA) by blocking them when a user is downloading setup file. Windows defender incorrectly flagged Staffcounter Setup as PUA due to functionality like screenshots, screen reading and keylogging. At the same time, Symantec EndPoint protection also labeled SafeJKA code signature as “WS.Reputation” flag. We have submitted an application of False-Positive detection to both organizations.  To change the StaffCounter reputation level in Windows Defender cloud-based Threat intelligence, we also have released an extra update. 

For now, we assure you it is absolutely safe to install StaffCounter Setup file. If you encounter difficulties downloading setup file – use  “Allow on this Device” option in Windows Threat protection dialog. 

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This material will be useful for directors and HR managers.

Introduction

All of us have ever been deceived. And even betrayed. Unfortunately, we are often surrounded by people who put their personal interests above honor and conscience. In our case, we will talk about subordinates – employees. The prosperity and development of any business depend on them. Perhaps they are not to blame, perhaps their life forces them to act as they do. Perhaps they can still be re-educated? Let’s try! After all, their professional skills are very important for us!

We start with control

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Today StaffCounter is the first solution in the world that offers End-2-End Encryption (E2EE). All of the data captured from employee’s computers will be encrypted and decrypted only for the account owner. Since this update, we hope to start an innovation for the entire industry of computer surveillance. The employee’s productivity data captured from end-point devices will be encrypted before transfer to our cloud service. The main difference with SSL encryption is that data is still kept encrypted when it reaches StaffCounter cloud storage and further, it is kept encrypted even in all types of running instances of the database, execution contexts, and processing algorithms within our cloud servers. When you login into your account the data is delivered to the web browser in initial encrypted form and being decrypted on-the-fly right on the Web Browser page by using the Java-Script program and encryption features of the browser. This feature allows adhering to GDPR compliance by design. Here we explain how to update or install new StaffCounter agent software and set up the E2EE encryption feature. 

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1. Before the installation, you need to disable the protection for a while. In the system tray, right-click the Kaspersky icon and choose the command Pause protection. 

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1. Before you download the Staffcounter application, disable please the protection of the Avast Security: Find the Avast icon in the system tray and perform a right-click on it. Find the option Avast shields control → Disable for 10 minutes.

   

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Even if there is no antivirus application on your computer, in Windows 8 and 10 exists the Windows Defender service, that can stop the StaffCounter application.

To prevent it you need to do the following:

1. Open the Control Panel and find the Windows security, using the Search field;

   

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We have implemented the ability to provide guest access to the department for managers. The task of the manager is to help the director to control the work of departments and assign productivity to programs and sites.

The manager has to register on the server and provide his email address to the director. The director logs in to his account, Settings page, and finds the Managers tab. Selects a department and enters the manager’s email address.
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We have published a new version of the StaffCounter application for Linux. This version is compatible with Ubuntu 20 and Mint 20. The 18th version of Ubuntu is also supported. For Mint 18 and Ubuntu 16 and older use previous versions of the Staffcounter application.

In the new version:

• Added support of Ubuntu 20, improved installation in Ubuntu 18;
• Added silent installation and auto-connection. Now you can install the application remotely without any external manifestations;
• Improved the auto-connection to the local StaffCounter Server;
• The deb package was improved. Now you can launch it from the File Manager, which makes the automatic computer restart. After the restart, the Staffcounter application will be automatically launched.

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