June 27th, 2024

TeamViewer Security Breach

TeamViewer detected an internal IT irregularity, investigating with cyber experts. No impact on product environment or customer data. Emphasis on security, transparency, and proactive measures to maintain trust and safety.

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TeamViewer Security Breach

TeamViewer's security team detected an irregularity in its internal corporate IT environment on June 26, 2024. Investigations with global cyber security experts are ongoing, and remediation measures have been implemented. The company assures that its product environment and customer data remain unaffected. TeamViewer emphasizes the importance of security and transparency, committing to updating stakeholders as new information arises. The incident underscores the company's dedication to safeguarding systems and maintaining integrity. Customers can access various TeamViewer products like Remote, Tensor, and Frontline for remote access, support, and industrial augmented reality solutions. The Trust Center provides information on security posture, data protection, misuse prevention, and compliance. TeamViewer's proactive approach to addressing security issues reflects its commitment to maintaining trust and ensuring the safety of its systems and services.

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By @dylan604 - 5 months
"There is no evidence to suggest that the product environment or customer data is affected."

Yet.

By @rustdesk - 5 months
An open-source, self-hosted remote desktop solution can be more secure.
By @ryanmccullagh - 5 months
I would imagine this is due to a Product manager vetoing time spent on Security Considerations.
By @2Gkashmiri - 5 months
Rustdesk.

Been using it locally over a zerotier network for over 2 years now. Bulletproof.

It works.

There was a scare about accepting certificates from. "Chinese Devs" but they removed that I think.

It is being built like a war machine, copying features left and right.

It does have keyboard issues, persisting but still good

By @hgrwant - 5 months
Again? The last ransomware issue was like in the beginning of this year:

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-target-teamvi...

Not surprising, if Teamviewer lets other people control your machine by design.

By @imglorp - 5 months
At least they have a nice disclosure page and acknowledge researchers.

https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/securit...

By @diebeforei485 - 5 months
So many scammers use TeamViewer that I'm surprised they are still in the App Store
By @miles - 5 months
More background:

TeamViewer's corporate network was breached in alleged APT hack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/teamviewers-c...

By @ssamjh - 5 months
So glad we're no longer using TV at work.
By @dangoodmanUT - 5 months
On the this episode of a teamviewer security breach...
By @portaouflop - 5 months
Using TeamViewer is a security breach.