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Technical Help & Discussion => General Tech Discussion, News & Q&A => Topic started by: Simon on September 18, 2003, 09:36

Title: Remote Assistance
Post by: Simon on September 18, 2003, 09:36

Just a quickie - can a virus be transmitted from one PC to another, from using Remote Assistance?

Title: Re:Remote Assistance
Post by: daveeb on September 18, 2003, 10:43

presumably as data goes both ways then its just as likely as when surfing (assuming one machine has a virus in the first place)  :o

Title: Re:Remote Assistance
Post by: Adept on September 18, 2003, 13:35

That's a good question Simon.

Unless a exploit has been specifically written to target RA, it is my belief that the link is secure from ordinary viruses/worms.

Title: Re:Remote Assistance
Post by: Simon on September 18, 2003, 16:12

Bet that's a relief for you Sean!   ;) ;D ;D