Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Remote code execution (RCE) is when someone can control a computer or piece of software from far away. Imagine if you gave someone the power to control your computer while they were sitting at their own computer at home. They could open and close windows, delete files, and maybe even access your personal information. That’s what RCE is.
It’s a very dangerous thing because someone who has RCE can do all sorts of things to your device without your permission. Hackers can use this method to gain control of a device and use it for their own purposes, like attacking other computers or stealing personal information.
RCE can happen in different ways, but the most common way is through a vulnerability in a software program or operating system. If the vulnerability is found and exploited, the person exploiting it can gain control of the device.
To protect against RCE, it’s important to keep your software up to date and to use good security practices when browsing the internet or opening emails from senders you don’t know.