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08-24-2007, 08:34 AM
Best Buy is scanning Geek Squad computers for signs of porn infestation, as part of their continuing witch hunt. According to reports from four different Geek Squad employees, an edict was issued from corporate requiring precincts to connect every computer in every precinct to Agent Johnny Utah.
Agent Johnny Utah is the code name for the Geek Squad's remote troubleshooting software. (http://consumerist.com/consumer/leaks/geek-squad-documents-meet-agent-johnny-utah-284418.php) Usually it's used so that outsourced Bangalore workers can scan customer's computers for spyware and viruses and such. In this case, Geek Squad agents at headquarters are using the remote system to scan the Geek Squad precinct's computers for porn and mp3s taken from customer's hard drives.
One tipster doubts the efficacy of the search: ...the search will no doubt reveal almost nothing company wide.. certain machines not plugged in, certain harddrives not plugged in during the search, etc... so they will come back with an all clean in a week, and the problem will continue.
source (http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/confirmed/best-buy-systemically-searching-geek-squad-precincts-for-porn-285046.php)
Agent Johnny Utah is the code name for the Geek Squad's remote troubleshooting software. (http://consumerist.com/consumer/leaks/geek-squad-documents-meet-agent-johnny-utah-284418.php) Usually it's used so that outsourced Bangalore workers can scan customer's computers for spyware and viruses and such. In this case, Geek Squad agents at headquarters are using the remote system to scan the Geek Squad precinct's computers for porn and mp3s taken from customer's hard drives.
One tipster doubts the efficacy of the search: ...the search will no doubt reveal almost nothing company wide.. certain machines not plugged in, certain harddrives not plugged in during the search, etc... so they will come back with an all clean in a week, and the problem will continue.
source (http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/confirmed/best-buy-systemically-searching-geek-squad-precincts-for-porn-285046.php)