Hacking Corner

All data transferred via a vendor's server or between Anyplace Control modules is safely encrypted. It is virtually impossible to decrypt this data. Anyplace Control uses the CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) protocol for authentication and a RC4 algorithm with 128 bit random key for encryption of data transferred into the network (screen picture, pointer move, keyboard signals, etc.).

You have to know at least 2 passwords to connect to a remote PC via the Online Account. The first - the Online Account Password, which is used to enter the Online Account. It only allows to view the list of PCs previously added into Online Account, but doesn't allow to connect with them. The second password (and most important one) is the Access Password that allows to connect to a Host computer.

Anyplace Control vendors do not store your passwords on their servers. In order to check the correctness of a password being entered, the server checks hash-meaning of the password (MD5) and the password is not used in public type.

To connect to a remote PC using the Account Connection service you don't need to open additional ports in the firewall, thus, you don't create back doors in your security system.

When using "Remote Access Alert" option of the Host Module, a pop-up window will appear and you will be notified if external connection has been initiated to connect to your Host PC. You will be able to accept or decline this connection.