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.
184
questions
2
votes
1
answer
813
views
How to store private keys on flashdrive
I'm trying to create a secure and private way to access my personal PC from most desktop PCs. The method I've devised so far is:
Create an SSH tunnel to my PC
The connection is encrypted
The ...
- 23
1
vote
0
answers
39
views
Sometimes a weird suspicious notification sound is played on my PC [duplicate]
I bought a second hand HP Compaq 8100 Elite SFF PC several years ago with Windows 7 home basic preinstalled on it.
Occasionally a weird suspicious notification sound is played once for a session on it ...
- 11
1
vote
2
answers
430
views
Comprehensively scanning a Computer for remote access?
I have borowed a laptop from the library, and I am concerned there might be a remote access to check what the user is doing.
An antivirus would not detect that, since many remote access is "...
- 11
-1
votes
2
answers
651
views
Is using a work computer on a home network really more secure than a home computer remoting to the work network?
My company began allowing remote access work during lockdown, and still allows a limited amount of it. Originally, those of us with a sufficient computer at home were allowed to install the company-...
- 101
1
vote
1
answer
563
views
Does enabling rdp induces a security risk coming from the internet if no port forwarding/nat is configured?
The question is mainly about the default windows implementation of rdp, but could also apply to xrdp. Enabling rdp is an option in the windows settings (remote desktop).
I would like to use rdp in a ...
- 75
0
votes
0
answers
161
views
Can a Remote Desktop software prevent windows 10 keylogger from accessing what is typed on client computer during a session to a remote computer?
The “improve inking and typing” setting in Windows 10 allows Microsoft to send themselves processed samples of what is typed on a machine (not sure if it is processed to remove details as it’s typed ...
5
votes
2
answers
6k
views
How is RDP through VPN safer?
I've read that I shouldn't open RDP ports on my router (obviously with port forwarding, I don't mean opening 3389 port directly). Instead I should use something like VNC (I get that solution) or ...
- 153
-2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
How can this Jim Browning YouTuber have access to so many scammers' computers/networks?
I'm frankly sick of these videos, and the only interesting part to me has nothing to do with the scam or the content of the video, but simply the fact that he is apparently somehow able to see exactly ...
0
votes
0
answers
178
views
Bruteforce on RDP [duplicate]
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 ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
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 ...
- 1
3
votes
0
answers
103
views
Active directory configuration on a shared remote workplace environment
Our need is to allow users to log in to their online workplace (e.g. using Citrix), and have access to their office applications, as well as some of the internally hosted applications the servers in ...
0
votes
0
answers
110
views
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 ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
28
views
Can someone on same wifi access my computer? [duplicate]
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 ...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
26
views
Can work system admin remote into my personal Mac when I connect to work VPN? [duplicate]
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/...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
93
views
Using GlobalProtect VPN and remote desktop to a work computer from a personal one - am I vulnerable to spying? [duplicate]
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 ...
