GoToMyPC Protection

GoToMyPC is a Web-based application which enables SSL browser-based access to a Windows computer through the GoToMyPC Web site. GoToMyPC allows use of a standard Web browser to remotely control a computer over the Internet. This includes full control over all files and network resources present on the remote computer. While the GoToMyPC application can be used to provide legitimate access to corporate resources, the program can also be used by attackers to access unauthorized computers even if these were behind a firewall.

GoToMyPC can be used to bypass the corportae firewall and breach security. For more information about GoToMyPC, refer to Computer Associates Spyware Information Center.

Users of VPN-1 NGX R60 should update their SmartDefense by clicking the Update Now button on the SmartDefense General window.

The protection detects and blocks GoToMyPC connection attempts made both on the application's well-known port (8200/TCP) and on other ports. GoToMyPC produces a large number of connections which may result in excessive number of logs. A log suppression mechanism is being used so that a log will be output every 5 minutes per IP.

To enable the GoToMyPC protection:

1. On the SmartDefense navigation tree, click Application Intelligence > Remote Control Applications and enable GToMyPC.

2. Install security policy on all modules.