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
A. J. DellingerExamples of remote access in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Amazon provides remote access to third-party health care providers and Walmart runs in-store medical clinics.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2024
When a target calls, the scammer tricks the person into downloading and installing a program that gives remote access to the target’s device.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024
Additionally, during this time, a user from Group 2 that attempted to log into his or her account may have been granted temporary remote access to a Group 1 account.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2023
Two of the companies, Subaru and Kia, have responded by turning off remote access features in new vehicles in the state.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
By accessing BigQuery, researchers get remote access to blockchains structured in a relational database, updated daily to Google's cloud.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Feb. 2019
There are now numerous remote access programs to choose from that will connect one computer to another across the web.
—David Nield, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2023
Scammers can use remote access to install malware, ransomware, or other unwanted programs on your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Investigators urge individuals to avoid unsolicited pop-ups or messages in texts and emails and decline to download unknown software or give others remote access to personal computers.
—Robert Legare, Jeff Pegues, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2023
Kate Gibson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2024
When a target calls, the scammer tricks the person into downloading and installing a program that gives remote access to the target’s device.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024
Additionally, during this time, a user from Group 2 that attempted to log into his or her account may have been granted temporary remote access to a Group 1 account.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2023
Two of the companies, Subaru and Kia, have responded by turning off remote access features in new vehicles in the state.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
By accessing BigQuery, researchers get remote access to blockchains structured in a relational database, updated daily to Google's cloud.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Feb. 2019
There are now numerous remote access programs to choose from that will connect one computer to another across the web.
—David Nield, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2023
Scammers can use remote access to install malware, ransomware, or other unwanted programs on your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2023
Investigators urge individuals to avoid unsolicited pop-ups or messages in texts and emails and decline to download unknown software or give others remote access to personal computers.
—Robert Legare, Jeff Pegues, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2023
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“Remote access.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remote%20access. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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