Applicant tracking software

Applicant tracking software is used to track or monitor the applicant(user). Applicant tracking software usually runs in background without the knowledge of user. It can trace IP Address, MAC Address, location and keystrokes of user. [Applicant tracking system is also used in handling of recruitment needs]

History: Applicant tracking software was at first used by organization to monitor its employee behavior since use of internet for personal use was increasing. But later it got into the illegal hands.

Benefits:

-An organization can track its employees behavior for the growth of company.

-Parents can track the internet usage of their children. [Not really needed ]

Demerits:

- Track the applicant location, address and send it to remote server or saving in local system itself.

- Key strokes are monitored. It is really illegal to monitor a key stroke if the user utilize the system for net banking,. It can even monitor the password. Monitoring of PIN is nothing but phishing

- Privacy is greatly disturbed.

How to avoid:

- Use trusted computer alone

- Use your own home computers for important bank transaction

- PIN tracking

STEP 1: Type your PIN or password incorrectly twice.

STEP 2: Use the mouse to change the order of password or PIN number

[NOTE: ATS can monitor only key strokes not the mouse operation]

Applicant tracking software is often reffered to as user tracking software. Remember it runs in the background.