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

Look for vulnerabilities in your network, web applications, mobile platforms and cloud environments through the eyes of cybercriminals—and check that your remote access mechanisms are secure. —Al Kingsley Mbe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The mobile app unlocks more functionality through Bluetooth, but keep in mind that remote access and voice control require a separate Wi-Fi bridge. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 30 July 2025

The company is already prototyping additional sensors to track vitals, movement history, and remote access for physicians and families. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 12 July 2025

Some apps appear harmless but are designed to spy on your activity, steal data or give remote access to an attacker. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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