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30-Mar-2008, 04:58 AM #1
Is Logmein, etc. safe?
I am thinking about trying to help a friend of mine 3,000 miles away who is having many computer problems. She knows nothing of computers, has no money and knows nobody who even has a computer....so no help there.

I know I can use remote assistance, but she does not have XP pro which I believe is needed.

Anyway, what are your opinions about the safety of using something like LogMeIn or Anyplace-Control, etc?
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30-Mar-2008, 02:59 PM #2
I searched secunia and securityfocus and didn't find any vulnerabilities. So I'd say LogMeIn is safe for now.
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31-Mar-2008, 04:34 AM #3
Do you think there is any way of transferring viruses from her computer (if she has any) to mine if I do help her this way?
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03-Apr-2008, 03:21 AM #4
Does anyone know?
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