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
A. J. DellingerExamples of remote access in a Sentence
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How this scam works This type of scam is known as a remote access scam.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
The pasted computer code operates as a PowerShell script that will retrieve additional malware when run, giving the hacker remote access to the PC.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
Enterprise controls, including visibility, hardening, and MFA for domain admin and remote access, are paramount.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Look for signs of foreign remote access, VPN manipulation, or device sharing.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
The pasted computer code operates as a PowerShell script that will retrieve additional malware when run, giving the hacker remote access to the PC.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
Enterprise controls, including visibility, hardening, and MFA for domain admin and remote access, are paramount.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Look for signs of foreign remote access, VPN manipulation, or device sharing.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Remote access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remote%20access. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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