Here is a thread on it: https://infosec.exchange/@jtig/112689665815283809
- So far “there is no evidence to suggest that the product environment or customer data is affected,” the company says on its website.
- TeamViewer’s internal IT environment is completely independent from its product environment, the firm adds.
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Here we go again…
RDP for Windows comes built in. VNC has a really fast install on Linux. There’s no reason not to use them and loan your remote sessions to a third party company.
RDP does not fill the same role as Teamviewer at all. The M$ alternatives would be Quick Assist or the older MSRA.
RustDesk is the closest alternative, and I think it does a pretty good job.
Fuck Russia and their welcoming of hackers, constantly hacking and ransoming shit.
Over and over, fucking scum: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-28/cdk-hackers-have-ties-to-notorious-russia-based-cyber-gang?srnd=technology-vp
from companies to city infrastructure to fucking hospitals: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cybersecurity/us-hospitals-paid-100m-to-russian-ransomware-hackers.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60378009
74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russia-linked hackers
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2114
Russia continues to offer safe harbor for cybercriminals where groups such as LockBit are free to launch ransomware attacks against the United States, its allies, and partners. These ransomware attacks have targeted critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and financial institutions.
Gee, it’s lucky they didn’t start requiring an account for personal use… Oh, wait.