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Beyond Remote Control: Features That Are Taking Remote Control Capabilities to the Next Level of Network Management
White Papers The technology of remote control software enables a system administrator to connect directly to the desktop of an end user's computer for support call resolutions. This white paper analyzes some of the current trends in the remote control software...
[June 8, 2005, 3:00]
RMIAdmin
Downloads Rather than simply managing remote servers via local client, we also provide customization and extensibility, such as "Command Line Option", which allows administrator/developer to further automate tasks via scripting or batch job.
[October 24, 2005, 21:56]
RIMS Admin
Downloads Once your fixes are made, just ask the User to Restart their computer or inform the User that YOU will be Restarting their computer via a " Message from Administrator Dialogue box" and all fixes are placed in effect, its that simple.
[March 14, 2000, 6:00]
MobileUserSync
Downloads With enterprise/education features such as mass deployment and configuration and Backup Administrator notification it can perform well in most any environment. Administrators have granular control over exactly what is to be backed up and excluded...
[February 12, 2007, 6:00]
GoToMyPC 4.1 review
Reviews You either create your own account on GoToMyPC.com or have one created for you by your system administrator if your business already subscribes to a GoToMyPC plan. On the flip side, when sitting in front of your host computer, you can invite a...
[March 8, 2005, 10:25]
Apple polishes remote Mac OS X access
News Remote Desktop, which will run on either the desktop or server version of Mac OS X, evolved from an older Mac OS product called Apple Network Administrator. Apple Computer wants Mac enthusiasts out of the driver's seat and using remote control.
[March 18, 2002, 10:25]
Windows Vista Beta 1: screenshot gallery review
Reviews Currently, the default user is Administrator, and this has allowed criminal hackers to attempt to take remote control of Windows XP machines. Every user will need to create an account, and those needing Administrator access will need to log in...
[August 19, 2005, 10:05]
Worm could be clearing path for DDoS attack
News It exploits a loophole in TCP port 445, otherwise known as the Microsoft-DS port, to log on to remote machines as an administrator using a fixed list of passwords. The VNC component allows an attacker to connect to an infected system and control it...
[March 10, 2003, 8:53]
Windows XP: user interface review
Reviews If you're new to the system and run into trouble, the Remote Assistance feature allows a friend or system administrator to take control of your desktop and fix things. The Control Panel is a prime example, undergoing a major revamp so that the...
[October 30, 2001, 15:21]
EU pact criminalising security research? Pt II
News One system administrator compared the discussion to the gun control debate familiar to US residents. For example, a popular hacking tool called nMap connects to a remote computer and tells the user if that computer has any open ports that can be...
[October 26, 2000, 9:01]
DeviceLock 5.7 review
Reviews You can install DeviceLock 5.7 in a matter of minutes and set access control during installation or at any time afterward, as long as you have administrator privileges for the computer. You control access with the DeviceLock Manager, the control...
[August 12, 2005, 17:05]
Microsoft's Gopher hole deepens
News The hacker could reformat the hard drive or create new administrator accounts for accessing the server as a seemingly legitimate user, with full access to features or network services. A hacker could then seize control of the client computer, with...
[June 13, 2002, 9:08]
Microsoft 'solves' hacking mystery
News The file Gg.bat attempts to connect to other servers as an administrator or root user, while Seced.bat changes the security policy. The attackers appear to have gained entry to the systems by using weak or blank administrator passwords," the...
[September 10, 2002, 8:02]
Microsoft debugger flaw yields system keys
News For example, a guest account could be co-opted by an attacker and used to exploit the flaw to run code only if the system's administrator allowed guests access to the console and let them introduce code to the machine, Budd said.
[May 23, 2002, 9:34]
Windows Longhorn: a first look inside the new OS review
Reviews With Windows XP, the default user is Administrator, and this has given criminal hackers powerful privileges with which to take remote control of Windows XP machines. An important security change within Longhorn will be a shift away from the...
[April 28, 2005, 11:30]
Flaw gives hackers key to Unix computers
News A two-character password is not likely for most active users' accounts, but it's common for several administrative accounts for functions such as controlling printers or for accounts that the system administrator has locked to temporarily disable...
[July 24, 2001, 9:29]
Windows Vista: a first look review
Reviews Standard users should still be able to install and uninstall applications, provided they know the password for Administrator privileges. Borrowing from Linux, Windows Vista runs all users at a Standard user level and creates a separate...
[July 28, 2005, 5:50]
Rogue router stumps San Francisco officials
News San Francisco network administrator Terry Childs was arrested in July on four felony charges of taking control of the city's computer network and locking administrators out. San Francisco officials are trying to find a device on the city's computer...
[September 12, 2008, 10:06]
Trojan Horse imposter invades Unix
News After the program is downloaded, when the system administrator begins the installation process, it secretly sends e-mail to an external address, probably notifying the Trojan horse author which network has been successfully attacked.
[January 22, 1999, 17:03]
Microsoft plugs 'enormous' hole
News Jeff Jones, senior director for Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing effort, said that, in addition to applying the patch, users and systems administrator should close down any unused communications channels, or ports.
[July 17, 2003, 7:34]
