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markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

I ran across this a Hobo Tounge

this morning, and it sounds pretty good to me so far. Spotdox allows you to remotely access your entire mac through Dropbox, and upload and download through iOS devices. I've read the terms of service completely and everything seems to be on the up-and-up. But, I'd like to get some opinions from others out here that use Dropbox as to it's safety and security before I login. So far, I can't find any negatives in my searches. (The a Hobo Tounge

is free at this time).

Check it out: http://spotdox.com/
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todd ellis · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 6:22 am Post subject:

looks interesting - but since i use an android phone it doesn't look like it will work for me ... there IS a droid logo on the website ... maybe i'm missing something.
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heyguido · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 8:01 am Post subject:

Spotdox is a remote access program for Mac. It works with any smartphone, iOS or Android, as it works from the browser..... So, yes, Todd, you could access your mac from your Android....

I'm leery, however, of ANY remote access program. Security is security, and the most secure system is NOT exposed from the outside, especially with a backdoor.

Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, etc. are great for sharing files and accessing files on the go. With a little advance planning, you can have and share access to most anything you should need, safely.

No need to leave the back door open to enterprising visitors. Ninja

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Peter Katt · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 8:04 am Post subject:

I saw a report about it on MacWorld so I've installed it too. I don't have any iOS devices but I do have an old PowerBook I use when I'm on a trip, and supposedly it should work with any browser on any OS.

I'm hoping Steve Gibson will cover it on his "Security Now" podcast (I haven't heard this week's episode yet), but from how I understand the way the software works, it should be just as secure as Dropbox itself.
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todd ellis · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 8:28 am Post subject:

yes - ended up figuring that out - i thought i should be looking for an a Hobo Tounge

.
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markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

Here's what gave me cause for pause right from the get-go though. I downloaded the a Hobo Tounge

to my desktop, and clicked on the icon. It knows my email address and asks permission to be connected to my Dropbox.

BUT... the second bullet point says, "Make sure you trust this a Hobo Tounge

before giving permission." WTF? Maybe it's just a nice above-board way to build trust, but it I kinda made me think...
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markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

Hey Peter...Do you (or anybody) know when/where I can find this next Security podcast you spoke of? I think I'd like to see this a Hobo Tounge

addressed before I give it permission to do anything.
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Jason Huggins · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 10:20 am Post subject:

I'm always paranoid on the security side too. For remote access I use TeamViewer because it gives me the ability to have two different passwords (one to get into my account, and the second to control my computer) and system filter (kinda like MAC filtering) so even if someone knows my password, they can't get in unless I have manually added their unique TeamViewer identifier to my "whitelist."

Really though, if someone REALLY wants to get into my system, they will...same with everyone else. But I don't have anything that is THAT confidential on my computer, so I don't think ultra mega hackers are gonna be trying that hard.

Peter Katt · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:58 am Post subject:

markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

Thanks for your reply Peter. Spotdox was featured in a recent Macworld article, and the author seemed to be very satisfied with the level of security in this a Hobo Tounge

.

Beyond that, I can't find any negative commentary about the a Hobo Tounge

in my Googling re: safety/security. I think I'm comfortable enough to give it a go. And, Jason makes a good point in that if someone really wants to hack anyone bad enough, I'm certain they can do it with or without the presence of Spotdox!

So let the spies at KAOS use the old "hacker-hiding-in-the-spotdox-a Hobo Tounge

-trick," I'll take the gamble (famous last words).
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Bish · Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 12:19 pm Post subject:

I just downloaded it. Running it on the MacPro, I'm able to get full access from my MacBook. This is nice. Unfortunately, I'm not having too much success with my iPhone... although the iPad seems to be just fine.
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markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

Excellent Bish! Glad to hear it's working well for you. I plan to give mine "the authorization" when I get home. I think this thing will come in handy from time to time!
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