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T: You're referring to the TeamViewer client that's usually installed on the desktop computer. The cases that we're talking about currently are not cases connec
by AdmiralAsshat 10y ago
T: You're referring to the TeamViewer client that's usually installed on the desktop computer. The cases that we're talking about currently are not cases connected to that desktop client; we're talking about TeamViewer accounts. TeamViewer offers particularly to its business clients the option of setting up TeamViewer accounts which come with a lot of advantages for professional users because it allows them to manage multiple devices, have their entire support force be in that account and set up policies that especially professional users are looking for. That's a feature that we're also offering to our private users who can use the accounts for free. Most of the cases to the best of my knowledge are in regards to those accounts. Whenever somebody sets up an account there are several ways they can set up their user credentials and assign devices to that account. If somebody goes ahead and uses the same e-mail and password for that account as they used for any other given Internet account then that makes this account somewhat vulnerable in terms of the credentials.
Someone want to clarify on this? If I'm understanding, that means the only people reporting compromise were those that had a business account?
- brandon272 10y agoThere are basically two options for connecting to a computer using TeamViewer: 1) Using their auto-generated ID and password (i.e. give your partner ID and password to your nephew and he can log in to your computer using his TeamViewer client), and 2) Sign up for a TeamViewer account and add systems to your account that you can basically just click on and access. TeamViewer describes it as a "business" account but anyone can sign up for an account and use the system in that way.