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'''pcAnywhere''' is a suite of computer programs by [[Symantec]] which allows a user of the pcAnywhere remote program on a computer to connect to a [[personal computer]] running the pcAnywhere host if both are connected to interconnected networks and the password is known. pcAnywhere runs on several [[Computing platform |platforms]], including [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[Mac OS X]], and [[Pocket PC]].
'''pcAnywhere''' is a suite of computer programs by [[Symantec]] which allows a user of the pcAnywhere remote program on a computer to connect to a [[personal computer]] running the pcAnywhere host if both are connected to interconnected networks and the password is known. pcAnywhere runs on several [[Computing platform|platforms]], including [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]], [[Mac OS X]], and [[Pocket PC]].


pcAnywhere for Windows 3.0 was released in 199x.<br>
pcAnywhere for Windows 3.0 was released in 199x.<br>
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== Issues ==
== Issues ==
In January 2012, Symantec, the maker of pcAnywhere, revealed a security breach and told users to stop using the software, pending a resolution of the problem and the creation of new secure code,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com/2012/01/symantec-to-users-stop-using-pcanywhere/|title=Symantec to Users: Stop Using pcAnywhere|publisher=|accessdate=15 June 2015}}</ref> while on February 7, 2012 the software's source code was leaked and distributed through [[BitTorrent_(protocol)|BitTorrent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/07/hackers-tried-to-extort-50000-from-symantec-after-stealing-source-code/|title=Hackers tried to extort $50,000 from Symantec after stealing source code|author=Zach Epstein|work=BGR|accessdate=15 June 2015}}</ref> Symantec responded with a series of cumulative hot fixes to pcAnywhere versions 12.0.x, 12.1.x and 12.5.x. The hot fixes addressed immediate issues identified by Symantec's assessment of the code exposure. Symantec also released hot fixes for the pcAnywhere versions, 12.5.x and 12.6.x, bundled with Symantec Management Suites.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&suid=20120124_00 | title=Security Advisories Relating to Symantec Products - Symantec pcAnywhere Multiple Security Updates}}</ref> A full cumulative service pack patch was released on April 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=DOC5442 | title=About the pcAnywhere 12.5 SP4 and pcAnywhere Solution 12.6.7 releases}}</ref>
In January 2012, Symantec, the maker of pcAnywhere, revealed a security breach and told users to stop using the software, pending a resolution of the problem and the creation of new secure code,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com/2012/01/symantec-to-users-stop-using-pcanywhere/|title=Symantec to Users: Stop Using pcAnywhere|publisher=|accessdate=15 June 2015}}</ref> while on February 7, 2012 the software's source code was leaked and distributed through [[BitTorrent (protocol)|BitTorrent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/07/hackers-tried-to-extort-50000-from-symantec-after-stealing-source-code/|title=Hackers tried to extort $50,000 from Symantec after stealing source code|author=Zach Epstein|work=BGR|accessdate=15 June 2015}}</ref> Symantec responded with a series of cumulative hot fixes to pcAnywhere versions 12.0.x, 12.1.x and 12.5.x. The hot fixes addressed immediate issues identified by Symantec's assessment of the code exposure. Symantec also released hot fixes for the pcAnywhere versions, 12.5.x and 12.6.x, bundled with Symantec Management Suites.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&suid=20120124_00 | title=Security Advisories Relating to Symantec Products - Symantec pcAnywhere Multiple Security Updates}}</ref> A full cumulative service pack patch was released on April 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=DOC5442 | title=About the pcAnywhere 12.5 SP4 and pcAnywhere Solution 12.6.7 releases}}</ref>
Symantec took the unprecedented step of giving out free upgrades to all customers that had a previous version of Symantec pcAnywhere dating back to the late 1990s. <ref>{{cite web | url =http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/01/30/symantec-says-that-pcanywhere-is-safe-to-use-again-gives-out-free-upgrades/| title=Symantec says that pcAnywhere is safe to use again gives out free upgrades}}</ref>
Symantec took the unprecedented step of giving out free upgrades to all customers that had a previous version of Symantec pcAnywhere dating back to the late 1990s.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/01/30/symantec-says-that-pcanywhere-is-safe-to-use-again-gives-out-free-upgrades/| title=Symantec says that pcAnywhere is safe to use again gives out free upgrades}}</ref>


In May 2014 Symantec announced the end of life for Symantec pcAnywhere, and according to its FAQ "At this time,Symantec has no plans to introduce a replacement remote control product." <ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=HOWTO98455 | title=Symantec pcAnywhere End-of-Life Customer FAQ}}</ref>
In May 2014 Symantec announced the end of life for Symantec pcAnywhere, and according to its FAQ "At this time,Symantec has no plans to introduce a replacement remote control product." <ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=HOWTO98455 | title=Symantec pcAnywhere End-of-Life Customer FAQ}}</ref>
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Revision as of 19:34, 5 October 2015

Developer(s)Symantec Corporation
Initial release199X
Stable release
12.6.65 / 2012
Operating systemWindows, Mac OS, Linux[1]
Available inEnglish
TypeRemote administration software
LicenseProprietary
Website[1]

pcAnywhere is a suite of computer programs by Symantec which allows a user of the pcAnywhere remote program on a computer to connect to a personal computer running the pcAnywhere host if both are connected to interconnected networks and the password is known. pcAnywhere runs on several platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Pocket PC.

pcAnywhere for Windows 3.0 was released in 199x.
Before that, pcAnywhere for DOS was available in the 1980s[2]

Issues

In January 2012, Symantec, the maker of pcAnywhere, revealed a security breach and told users to stop using the software, pending a resolution of the problem and the creation of new secure code,[3] while on February 7, 2012 the software's source code was leaked and distributed through BitTorrent.[4] Symantec responded with a series of cumulative hot fixes to pcAnywhere versions 12.0.x, 12.1.x and 12.5.x. The hot fixes addressed immediate issues identified by Symantec's assessment of the code exposure. Symantec also released hot fixes for the pcAnywhere versions, 12.5.x and 12.6.x, bundled with Symantec Management Suites.[5] A full cumulative service pack patch was released on April 11, 2012.[6] Symantec took the unprecedented step of giving out free upgrades to all customers that had a previous version of Symantec pcAnywhere dating back to the late 1990s.[7]

In May 2014 Symantec announced the end of life for Symantec pcAnywhere, and according to its FAQ "At this time,Symantec has no plans to introduce a replacement remote control product." [8]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ http://www.symantec.com/pcanywhere/system-requirements
  2. ^ "Symantec - Which versions of pcAnywhere work under Windows 98 and Windows 98SE?". Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Symantec to Users: Stop Using pcAnywhere". Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  4. ^ Zach Epstein. "Hackers tried to extort $50,000 from Symantec after stealing source code". BGR. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Security Advisories Relating to Symantec Products - Symantec pcAnywhere Multiple Security Updates".
  6. ^ "About the pcAnywhere 12.5 SP4 and pcAnywhere Solution 12.6.7 releases".
  7. ^ "Symantec says that pcAnywhere is safe to use again gives out free upgrades".
  8. ^ "Symantec pcAnywhere End-of-Life Customer FAQ".

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