Is Logmein, etc. safe?

[megabyte]

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?

 

[lunarlander]

I searched secunia and securityfocus and didn't find any vulnerabilities. So I'd say LogMeIn is safe for now.

 

[megabyte]

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?

 

[megabyte]

Does anyone know?