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Questions tagged [remote-desktop]

Remote desktop is the ability to connect to a remote computer, see an image of that computer's desktop and interact with it as if it were local.

Remote desktop is the ability to connect to a remote computer, see an image of that computer's desktop and interact with it as if it were local.

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Is there a security difference between remote desktop or VPN?

Is there any difference in security between browsing the internet on a remote desktop and using a VPN to browse the internet on a local machine? In this case assume both use the same encryption techniques and VPN server and remote desktop sever are…
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Should remote access (RDP/SSH) only be allowed for VPN clients? Or should RDP and SSH be opened the public?

I am about to push hard against the powers that be and strongly recommend that we shift our many (20+) consultants from direct public access to RDP & SSH to VPN clients (connecting to a VLAN/subnet that has restricted access to only necessary…
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Is it legal to create a remote administration tool?

I'm planning to make a simple remote administration tool with the basic features that are available on all other rats in the market. However, I'm really worrying about legal issues after marketing it. Is what I'm doing a legal thing ? If not, how…
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Remote Desktop over VPN to access other VPN

My current situation is: Site 2 can connect to site 1 via VPN. I'm on site 3. IT at site 1 doesn't allow creating a new VPN to site 1. I'm thinking of using a Remote Desktop via VPN from site 3 to site 2, and the remote PC (in site 2) will connect…
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Remote Administration Tools and firewalls

I was faced with a question a few days ago, regarding how a RAT server can reach out through the firewall and connect to the client. This was something that I've never given any thought to before, so I was a bit perplexed by the question. So, the…
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Remote Desktop from Work Computer to Personal Computer Risk

Im trying to brainstorm what security risks I would be opening myself up to if I used my work computer to RDP into my personal computer. I dont allow clipboarding or cut and paste from either They are on the same wifi network I RDP to personal…
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Bruteforce on RDP

I have an internet-facing RDP server and getting constant brute force attacks trying random usernames and passwords. It's Windows 2016 with remote desktop services enabled. What can I do to stop this attack and secure it properly? Edit: I have users…
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Can Google see the screen when using Chrome Remote Desktop?

I was wondering if Google can see my computer screen while I'm using Chrome Remote Desktop. Let's assume there's my main PC named A and my other PC named B. PC B will have the Chrome extension installed and is the PC that will be accessed…
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Most Secure ways to to authorize clients on their devices that are remotely connected by (AnyDesk, TeamViewer, etc...) without knowing the password

My case is I'm designing an app based on chromium browser powered by Electron . And I need sometimes to log the clients in with some web apps. The password is only visible as dots in browsers by default. I will have access to their computers by…
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Can someone on same wifi access my computer?

I was connected to a hotel wifi and airport wifi last week. Some of the files in my Downloads folder now has been compromised (soft keys stolen). Can someone connected to same wifi gain access to my Mac? at hotel or airports or home? I never…
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Can work system admin remote into my personal Mac when I connect to work VPN?

I usually connect to my work VPN on my personal Mac and then use Windows Remote Desktop client to access my work computer. Today on my Mac while disconnected from the VPN I noticed the username/machine that usually shows up in the terminal as…
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Using GlobalProtect VPN and remote desktop to a work computer from a personal one - am I vulnerable to spying?

Good evening, I'm far from a computer expert, just a user. I have an old (10 years) laptop provided by my employer to work remotely, but my personal laptop is only a couple years old and has upgraded RAM. I'm wondering if it's a bad idea to install…
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Can a remote user (logged into my computer via LogMeIn) capture my password as I log into a website?

I work for a large company with IT support that uses LogMeIn to take control of our PCs when troubleshooting. Today while being assisted I was asked to log into an internal website during a LogMeIn sessions in which the support analyst had control…
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Setting up a remote test environment correctly

My setup: - Main Box (connected to network) - VM1 : Linux - VM2 : Windows 7 Both the VMs are running off VM Player and using Bridged: connected directly to the physical network and replicating the physical network state. The user will connect…
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How safe is it to use SMB file share on a machine running up-to-date Windows 10 LTSC through the Internet?

Running Windows 10 LTSC. Forwarded 445 port on the router to Windows SMB. Assuming that: My machine has no viruses in it (fresh Windows installation) It has been updated to the latest OS release I am using a secure, hard to brute force,…
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