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
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Change default passwords immediately and use strong, unique passwords.
Secure remote access to OT networks.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Granting remote access can give scammers control over your files and personal information, putting your security at serious risk.
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—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Granting remote access can give scammers control over your files and personal information, putting your security at serious risk.
5.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for remote access
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“Remote access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remote%20access. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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