Teramind is employee-monitoring software that can log keystrokes, take periodic screenshots, track active applications and websites, monitor the clipboard, and track file access.

When was Teramind allegedly installed?

The installation is alleged to have occurred during the period of employment (December 2025 through July 2026). The owner admitted to the installation in writing on August 1, 2026 at 16:47 CST.

What are the statutory concerns with installing monitoring software on personal devices?

Under 18 U.S.C. section 2511 (federal wiretap law), the Stored Communications Act (18 U.S.C. section 2701), Minnesota Statute section 626A (Minnesota wiretap law), and the CFAA (18 U.S.C. section 1030), unauthorized installation of monitoring software on personal devices can constitute a federal felony.

Unauthorized Monitoring Software Installation

Fact: On August 1, 2026, Evan Bosma admitted via text message to having installed Teramind — a commercial employee monitoring application — on the reporter's personal laptop without their knowledge or consent.

The Admission

SMS — August 1, 2026, 6:58 PM — Evan Bosma to reporter:

"I had Teramind on your labtop buddy! You're one dumb fucker"

Source: SMS record, August 1, 2026, 6:58 PM. Message reproduced verbatim. Spelling as originally sent.

About Teramind

Teramind is a commercial employee monitoring and insider threat detection platform. Its capabilities include:

Keystroke logging — recording every key pressed on the device
Screen recording — capturing periodic screenshots of the display
Webcam capture — recording video through the device's camera
Microphone recording — capturing audio through the device's microphone
Application and website tracking — logging all applications used and websites visited
File activity monitoring — tracking file access, modifications, and transfers
Behavioral analysis — flagging anomalous user behavior patterns

Legal Considerations

The installation of monitoring software on a personal device without the owner's knowledge or consent raises potential violations of:

Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) — unauthorized access to a protected computer
Minnesota Wiretapping Statute — interception of electronic communications without consent
Invasion of privacy — intrusion upon seclusion under Minnesota common law

Federal Tip Filed

A tip regarding this matter has been filed with the Federal Filing.