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YSK there is a software that blocks remote connection tools used by scammers! (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The free version regularly scans your device for remote connection tools such as TeamViewer which are commonly used by scammers to get on your computer and steal your personal information. It also blocks all of these websites. This version is why I'm posting because I want people to be protected from scams that my own family have been victims of.

The premium version is only 2 dollars a month and has other features such as blocking thousands of scam websites and notifying select family members if your loved on tries to install one of these connection tools.

If you have elderly or vulnerable family members, consider installing the free version! It's so quick and could protect everything they have someday.

Seraphsecure.com

(Crossposted to other tech communities and Reddit, trying to get the word out!)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Can certain remote connections be whitelisted?

I have a number of non-tech family members that I remote assist and remote administer. Clearly, I need to be able to log in remotely via RustDesk whenever needed, and since RustDesk has no auto-updater, I would need to whitelist the website (and their GitHub page) as well.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

Yeah!! Kitboga actually answered this question on a recent stream, I know for sure the premium version you can whitelist any site. Not sure about the free version! Kitboga said it's the most common question he gets 😂