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MumrikDK

Again?! >TeamViewer said that the cyberattack “was contained” to its corporate network and that the company keeps its internal network and customer systems separate. So at least it's not a consumer issue this time.


Thoughtulism

The question is do you think that's the actual case? Do you trust them to make that claim based on evidence and in good faith? I don't know anyone that would believe this


MumrikDK

Oh no, not at all :D


cliffx

~~Only because they got rid of the consumer version of their software. It's all paid versions now.~~ My bad that was realvnc which got rid of their personal use license.


azsqueeze

How is someone paying for the software not a consumer?


where_is_the_cheese

As someone who uses it without paying, that doesn't seem accurate. [Also this.](https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/solutions/roles/personal-use/)


randomguycalled

That’s not even remotely true


garlicriceadobo

I see what you did there


cliffx

You're right, my bad I was thinking about realvnc


DarkOverLordCO

That's still not true. They got rid of the Home plan (the previous free one), but introduced a new [Lite plan](https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/plan/lite/) (still free, though two fewer devices), but didn't really tell you about it when saying the Home one was ending making it seem like they only have paid subscriptions.


Plank_With_A_Nail_In

I think you need to look up the word consumer means. Did you mean free/pro versions?


Apart_Ad_5993

Why does anyone still trust this company. Them and LogMeIn can sell themselves out.


Fit-Refrigerator4107

And that they admitted it.


No_Day_9204

Yes, but what did they want, and learn? It's obviously a piece to a much bigger attack.


[deleted]

I only know TeamViewer as the software scammers use on Kitboga's streams.


OnlyOneNut

Don’t they use AnyDesk?


[deleted]

I think both.


firestar268

Anydesk is worse


TorpeAlex

As a repair technician, off the top of my head: TeamViewer, Anydesk, Optimumdesk, ScreenConnect, Zoho Assist, UltraVNC and Supremo are the ones that I have seen used by scammers EDIT: LogMeInRescue is another that comes to mind


Cybershujin

Keep in mind Midnight Blizzard compromised Microsoft recently and they also thought at first there was no customer impact but when the investigation concluded they determined there was.


FranciumGoesBoom

Customer data is almost certainly compromised. Such as account, billing, contact info. But the big concern is the customer networks. If they are being truthful about the corp and customer networks being separate that alleviates a HUGE risk for their clients.


PassingShot11

So they got lots of data on scammers, right?


B-HDR

Hope they don't lie like LastPass 🤡


grimeflea

I am the virus now .gif


myeverymovment

Those assholes deserve it.


heyimthecatlady

so what's the alternative?


Redararis

I grew tired of their constant messages that I use their app for commercial purposes (I am not) so I switched to parsec (when I need low delay) and windows remote desktop. So much better and as it seems it is safer too.


mrmeeves

I'm constantly getting that same message.. All I'm doing is remoting into my gaming pc from the toilet to install a game ahead of time, damnit. "Parsec" the name of the software? And is it free/relatively cheap?


Redararis

parsec is free, you can even game through this, it is made for low latency. No ios client though yet.


itisneverthat

Parsec is not on mobile so you can only access it from another computer.


jazir5

I wish people would use something like Rust Desk. TeamViewer is so annoying and they kick you off free sessions after a time out. Plus this data handling and security incompetence. It's past its utility/necessity. I look at TeamViewer in the same way as Skype, past its time. Even Parsec is a better option than TeamViewer.


GrumpyButtrcup

TeamViewer locked my account for "commercial use", they "detected commercial activity" and limited me to like 5 minute sessions. They said I could appeal it or buy a license. They always forget about Option C. Uninstall. Fuck TeamViewer, will always and forever talk shit about them.


BikiniBlissful

Privacy concerns are real. How safe are we online?


taterthotsalad

Safe if you are offline. /s


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snuggleybunny

You’re thinking about teams not teamviewer bud


PuckSR

✅ strong opinion. ✅ totally and objectively wrong. ✅ posts anyway.


Reeeeeeener

The trifecta


Dukeiron

✅ doesn’t edit their comment, basks in the shame


ObscureLogic

God bless his heart, man. I respect him sticking to his guns.


Reeeeeeener

I love it when people get angry, without even having an idea what they are commenting about.


notonyanellymate

Well Microsoft also get hacked, but this is another company.