Where's the Remote?

[sikochikn]

I had some custom work done remotely a few weeks back by a company and had to leave the remote connection connected for a few days. When I would be working online or doing other things I would notice the blue connecting circle bleeding through beside the cursor every so often,I know this can be caused by the bandwidth strength of the remote connection but I decided to ask during a live chat "Can the remote connection track what i'm doing and examine my files and folders etc. when we're not connected?" Technician replied "It has that capability, but I assure you nothing of that nature is done by this company" but ever since it has left thoughts in the back of my mind I would like to share and get feedback on:

1.)If there was a curious,nosey,or malicious person at an actual company could they really...
a. Watch my actions online?
b. Connect and plunder through my files, folders,programs,etc., while I was offline and PC shut down?
c. Connect and turn on camera (if I had one) or turn on a listening system to eavesdrop?
d. If so,would it be using up my data?

2.)If there were a malicious,blackmailing,underhanded person at a company providing remote services could/would they..
a. Deliberately tamper with/ cause damage to components/hardware/software to benefit company and/or themselves?
b. Deliberately activate a virus,malware, or other system damaging components?
c. Work for a "In the shadows" ring of corruptness" steal and sell personal information for monetary gain?
I know there are honest & legitimate companies that do remote services, these are just thoughts,questions, and brain exercising material. If anyone has answers/info/knowledge or questions of their own please share. siko

[Compton]

If there was a curious,nosey,or malicious person at an actual company could they really...

a. Watch my actions online? Answer yes

b. Connect and plunder through my files, folders,programs,etc., while I was offline and PC shut down? Answer yes

c. Connect and turn on camera (if I had one) or turn on a listening system to eavesdrop? Answer yes

d. If so,would it be using up my data? Answer yes

[Britec]

I never let anyone remote into my PC. But maybe that's because I never had the need to.

Never keep sensitive data on the computer.

[sikochikn]

IF you prompted them to disconnect and you uninstalled link & program through control panel's programs & features,would there be enough necessary info left/or they could have gathered to reconnect later without your knowledge?

[Timster]

(03-12-2015, 12:52 PM)sikochikn Wrote:  IF you prompted them to disconnect and you uninstalled link & program through control panel's programs & features,would there be enough necessary info left/or they could have gathered to reconnect later without your knowledge?

If the person is tech savvy enough then yes anything is possible I suppose.

[sikochikn]

OK, I know there's an app or program for nearly everything, Is there one for possibly detecting something of this nature?

[Compton]

complete Uninstall the program using revo uninstaller https://www.revouninstaller.com/

[Compton]

I would re install windows just too make sure the computer is complete clean of anything

[sikochikn]

Thank You everyone for your help & knowledge. siko