TeamViewer Hack Could Be Used By Anyone-Server Or Client However, a GitHub user named 'Gellin' has disclosed a vulnerability in TeamViewer that could allow the client (sharing its desktop session) to gain control of the viewer's computer without permission. TeamViewer is a popular remote-support software that lets you securely share your desktop or take full control of other's PC over the Internet from anywhere in the world.įor a remote session to work both computers-the client (presenter) and the server (viewer)-must have the software installed, and the client has to share a secret authentication code with the person he wants to share his desktop. If yes, then you should pay attention to a critical vulnerability discovered in the software that could allow users sharing a desktop session to gain complete control of the other's PC without permission.

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IPhone hacking case highlights FBI's lack of tech expertise Norton antivirus has a gaping security flaw Newly discovered zero-day exploit affects almost every version of Windows Remote-access software has to trade on the strength of unbreakable security just the faintest hint that there's a major security breach could kill the product. Whichever way you cut it, this doesn't look good for Teamviewer. Uninstall Teamviewer if you're particularly paranoid (or, to be honest, if you're not expressly using it right now).Ĭheck the log, which can be found under Extras->Open log files, and look for any unexpected incoming connectionsĬheck your credit cards, PayPal and eBay accounts for suspicious activityĬhange the password on your Teamviewer account, and check to see if your email has any known hacks that could reveal your password. Log out of your Teamviewer account on any machines running the service, so that access can't be gained by a username/password combo.

While the breaches are being investigated, here's a few things you can do to ensure any machine you're running is safe. Something weird is going on, however: Teamviewer's site was down for a few hours this morning, a problem the service attributed to a DNS problem.

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