Windows 10: Android to PC file Share - Security at risk

Discus and support Android to PC file Share - Security at risk in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, I've ES file explorer app in my android phone which allows me to connect the PC over wifi. To my surprise, I come to know that if I know the wifi... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Anuj Indoria, Mar 9, 2019.

  1. Android to PC file Share - Security at risk


    Hi,


    I've ES file explorer app in my android phone which allows me to connect the PC over wifi. To my surprise, I come to know that if I know the wifi password then I can directly access my PC local drives using the App. Now, this is a big security concern because it's not a share folder it's actually entire my local drive and that is with no username & password, provided that my PC is actually connected with the Ethernet using the router. If i connect my pc over wifi only then it at least asks me for the ID & password of PC but if it's cable connected and then I connect my phone on with the router then it access the drives without password. I've an office and I share my wifi password to my client to access internet. This brings me on a big risk as all my personal data is shared with that and anybody can edit delete my files without my knowledge. Even files which are not allowed to be deleted on my pc using permission settings can also be deleted. Files that I don't see on my pc due to permission settings can be easily seen from my phone.


    I tried everything like turning off my sharing over network on private/home or even over public but nothing stops it from sharing entire my local drive. I believe this a big security risk and Microsoft should work on that and bring an immediate solution on that.


    Please solve this issue as soon as possible. I can help you on providing more information regarding this but please solve this.


    Thanks,

    :)
     
    Anuj Indoria, Mar 9, 2019
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  2. AsRock Win User

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    There is 2 security risks. No one can stop security holes even more so with MS software as it would be more targeted although Linux has got to be going up on that list to now.

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    AsRock, Mar 9, 2019
    #2
  3. Amit_Sun Win User
    view pc files from Android stopped working

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    This issue could be caused when the pc is not set to discoverable over the network.

    1. How are you trying to share the file?
    2. Are you accessing the file over Bluetooth/Hotspot or over WIFI?

    Try few of the troubleshooting below to further eliminate the cause of the issue.

    Steps:

    1. I suggest you to create a share folder on your computer, right click and share it with both read and write permission, and check if that helps.
    2. You can try to check the article on

      Changes to file sharing over a network in Windows 10
      and check if this helps.

    If you still face the issue, I suggest to contact
    ES Explorer support
    , scroll down the page and find the support contact.

    Hope it helps.

    Amit Sunar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Amit_Sun, Mar 9, 2019
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  4. Android to PC file Share - Security at risk

    Troubleshooting Android 6 screencast to Windows 10

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    FredSavage187, Mar 9, 2019
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