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Posted by: Admin on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 11:01 AM
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Programs that allow one computer to access another computer (or facilitate such access) without explicit authorization when an access attempt is made. Once access is gained, usually over the Internet or by direct dial access, the remote access program can attack or alter the other computer. It may also have the ability to gather personal information, or infect or delete files. They may also create the risk that third party programs can exploit its presence to obtain access. Such remote access programs generally:
Attempt to remain unnoticed, either by actively hiding or simply not making their presence on a system known to the user, and/or
Attempt to hide any evidence of their being accessed remotely over a network or Internet
Means by which these programs provide access may include notifying a remote host of the machine by sending its address or location, or employing functionality that wholly or partially automates access to the computer on which the program is installed.
 
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