Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta

[evets dranem]

Erik Soderquist wrote:

>what user *chooses* to install microsoft's remote support? 
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>From: vnc-list-admin "at" realvnc.com [mailto:vnc-list-admin "at" realvnc.com] On
>Behalf Of evets dranem
>Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 09:26
>To: vnc-list "at" realvnc.com
>Subject: Re: Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta
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>Thomas, Robb (Alberni) wrote:
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>>Just noticed that VNC shows up as a "Moderate Threat" in the beta
>>version of Microsoft anti-spyware.   Meanwhile the remote support(built into XP) does not show up as a "moderate threat".  Figured it wouldgive people the 'heads up' before it comes out of beta.
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>>Regards,---- Robb ----
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>Well It is a threat..............
> if the User/ administrator did not install it
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If an end User or administrator DID NOT Install RealVNC
It would be a threat, Absolutely;
Administrators Already know that XP has remote capabilities
and have [en/dis]abled according to their [group/local
security/firewall] policy

As for Windows Remote Control Nobody CHOOSES to install it;
 although they could preclude it's use
They find out it HAS_BEEN previously installed from the factory
waiting to be initiated with a check mark in a control panel ;
or on-line Chat with MSN or quick email to a support person
bypassing firewall [if chatting is allowed ;-)]
Also they way remote assistance works; the user requests assistance
and by default support personnel have 30 days to complete the request ;-P

I think we see Microsoft's definition of _timeliness_ come into play

Steve