Can someone access my other devices if they duplicated my laptop screen?

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Asked By CyberNinja27 On

I'm worried about a situation with one of my parents who fell victim to a scam phone call. The scammer got remote access to their computer and was messing around, even blocking the screen. We're concerned that they might have duplicated our computer's screen and what that could mean for our other devices. Could this impact anything else in our home network?

5 Answers

Answered By LinuxLover42 On

I’d suggest booting from a Linux recovery USB to back up any important information and then do a complete wipe and reinstall of the OS. You don't want to risk any hidden malware that might still be lingering.

Answered By TechSavvyBee On

No, just duplicating the screen won't give them access to your other devices. The remote software was used to lock down your parent's controls, but once that session ended, any access they had would end too.

Answered By SecurityWizard16 On

Duplicating the screen itself doesn’t pose a threat. What he likely did was install software to have ongoing access and capture keystrokes. I’d recommend reimaging the computer to factory settings immediately and remind your parents to be cautious about granting access to their PC. Never trust anyone who calls unless you initiated the contact.

Answered By BackupGuru88 On

If you're unsure about what the scammer did, it's best to do a complete wipe of the system. Disconnect the computer from the internet first. They could have been checking for saved passwords or even putting something on the machine to keep accessing it after they’re gone. Make sure to change all important passwords immediately from a safe device.

Answered By CautiousUser99 On

It’s like this: don’t give a stranger the keys to your house, right? Treat your devices the same way! Even if they just duplicated the screen, there's a risk they could have installed something that lets them see your sensitive info later.

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