Yesterday I encountered an issue that was very concerning, at least until I investigated a bit more, and found that it may only be due to debug/test code that's still be present in released software. The search I made brought me here. Please redirect me if I'm in the wrong place.
"J. Random User" appeared in the Ubuntu 13.10 (x86_64) Unity Power indicator list, below 'Lock' and above '{my user name}'.
This was only noticed as I was about to lock the screen, which I do a number of times per day, however, this time "J. Random User" was visible.
There was no User Account for that entry in System Settings > User Accounts.
There was no one else logged onto the machine except my own username (checked by '$ w').
There seemed to be no rogue processes running (checked in log and current processes).
From a security point of view, it was very concerning. But after my searches on the matter, I belive the machine not to be compromised, but tickled by 'developer test code'.
Restarting the computer removed the issue.
It could be coincidence, but the only bit of new software I tried (for the first time ever) was the "Remmina Remote Desktop Client" to see if was interested to remotely connect to another computer on the home network. After restarting my computer and running that software again, it did not cause a "J. Random User" to appear in the indicator, so it could be a red-herring.
It could also be related to this? : https://code.launchpad.net/~larsu/ido/custom-menu-items/+merge/165498
Hope you know something about it, or can redirect this bug report elsewhere.
Thanks.
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