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

Recent Examples on the Web The library provides cryptographic security used in email security, cloud storage, web browsing, remote access, and device management. —

Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024 This underscores the importance of establishing a company-wide security posture with the ability to set, maintain and monitor rules and policies to facilitate remote access across the entire IT estate, including all laptops, point-of-sale terminals and kiosk systems. —

Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Cybercriminals can take advantage of remote access software to gain access to your computer, private information, and financial accounts. —

Justin Pot, PCMAG, 24 July 2024 Kingsley advises students never to grant anyone remote access to their computers and never to share their login credentials. —

Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for remote access

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