remote access

noun

computers
: access to a computer or a computer system from another location by means of a network connection
If the person went along with the call, the scammer would try to convince them to provide remote access to their computer. A. J. Dellinger

Examples of remote access in a Sentence

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The full advisory goes more in depth about how to prevent attacks, but other advised steps for organizations — and the public at large — include segmenting networks and requiring VPNs for remote access. Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 Among those are fixes that block attackers from causing unexpected system termination or corrupting process memory using the local network and unexpected app termination via remote access. Addy Bink, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025 Within minutes, at least two of the employees took the bait and followed instructions to open the Quick Assist remote access app built into Windows and hand off control of their desktops to the person on the other end. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025 Disable remote access: Turn off remote access to your router and cable modem unless absolutely necessary. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for remote access

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of remote access was in 1965

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“Remote access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remote%20access. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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