Linking Computers

[BayBoy1]

Is it possible for someone to link into my computer without me knowing, if they have had access to my computer .

[ChuckFickens]

yes it's possible.

Is it likely though? are you a bank or something.

[BayBoy1]

How is it possible? would the person have to go into my computer settings in my house to do it

[VHG]

One of the options in Windows is Remote Desktop Connection.

If someone got into your house, and set an option on your computer to ALLOW remote desktop connection, then they could do it.

They would go into Remote Desktop Connection on THEIR computer to link to your computer.

However, your computer screen would be "locked" while they were dong it, so if you were sitting at your screen you would know.

[VHG]

People could also install a program called a keylogger on your computer.

While this wont let them link to your computer it will allow them to see everything you type, including text, passwords, credit card details and on on.

What makes you suspect this sort of thing may have happened?

[ACtheTROLL]

be more specific ... hackers can (could) access just about any part of your network ... they don't need physical access to the machine (although that would make life easier)

but as chuck says ... why are you worth the effort?

[BayBoy1]

A mate of mine was messing with my computer going into all the settings etc., and now they seem to know everything I go into, that's all. thanks for your comments

[ACtheTROLL]

open internet explorer

then press and hold ctrl and then press h

this will open the history .... look where you've been