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

Once equipped with certain remote access software and tools, workers can log into those laptops remotely. —Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026

Would this allow Launch to have remote access to the router, and compromise the security of the computing network? —Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026

Antivirus provider Kaspersky warns that the threat can secretly install a cryptocurrency miner and a remote access Trojan on an Android phone, enabling the hacker to hijack the device. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026

Exporters must also implement rigorous Know Your Customer procedures to prevent unauthorized use or remote access to the technology. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for remote access

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