Data sharing
I'm just trying to understand all the data-sharing possibilities available to me. If I want to help a family memeber, or even a stranger, what options do I have to protect myself?
Remote access via zoom or some other software is one. Is there one app that's considered best for this?
How could I assure that there's no malware, accidental or intentional, embedded within, let's say, a zip file I download from an anon, who's data I would like to review with them, sharing my screen?
Thanks!
RE: Data sharing
It would depend on your definition of data sharing. Are you refering to RDP (remote desktop) or VNC to their computer?
Or something easier like having them upload their data to the cloud (like Dropbox) where you can then import it into a profile?
Either way could have potential risks. I would advice running a quick virus check before looking at anyone data files.
RE: Data sharing
For family (or close friends), RDP might be an option. But be aware of the potential pitfalls if the other users tend to click on things without checking them out first. You never know what will happen when you connect.
I prefer something like Dropbox. They can upload their SD card regularly. You can download it to your computer and look at the data in a profile in OSCAR.
If you are concerned you could always create a VM, make a clone of it, then use that clone to work with. Anything happens to the clone you just delete it and make a new clone of the original. I do that frequently. It's quite flexible and you can run any OS you need to.
For helping strangers.....I would leave that to the forums like Apnea Board.
For AV scanners....Those are subjective. I use ClamScan on my Mac. It doesn't get in the way and ony runs when I tell it to. Other well know A/V programs can be a bit of a nightmare to work with. So choose carefully.
RE: Data sharing
these are both awesome answers. Thanks guys. I have all the information I need now.