Remote Desktop Security Question

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Smartin

I have read several articles and postings on the subject of RDC security
but I have not seen this topic addressed... would you be so kind as to
humor me?

I was using RDC from work to access my PC at home until the net admins
blocked the port I was using.

The security folks were comforted with my explanation of my security
practices at home (I use hardware firewalls, AV is running 24/7 and
updated daily, and strong passwords), but the rule stands.

The question is, assuming the worst, could an RDC host possibly
compromise an RDC client, assuming the host is compromised in some
horrific way?

Thanks for your input.
 
I have read several articles and postings on the subject of RDC security
but I have not seen this topic addressed... would you be so kind as to
humor me?

I was using RDC from work to access my PC at home until the net admins
blocked the port I was using.

The security folks were comforted with my explanation of my security
practices at home (I use hardware firewalls, AV is running 24/7 and
updated daily, and strong passwords), but the rule stands.

The question is, assuming the worst, could an RDC host possibly
compromise an RDC client, assuming the host is compromised in some
horrific way?
Click to expand...

Yes it is possible. After you make RDP connection with your host, there is
an encrypted channel of communication between both computers. Host has
access to many client resources like registry, disks etc. A trojan code
running on host can damage or alter your client machine.
 
Peter said:
Yes it is possible. After you make RDP connection with your host, there is
an encrypted channel of communication between both computers. Host has
access to many client resources like registry, disks etc. A trojan code
running on host can damage or alter your client machine.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the info.
 
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