Malware

TeamViewer Abuse

First seen: 2016-01 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

TeamViewer is popular remote access software that scammers love to abuse. Tech support scams often use it.

Overview

TeamViewer is commonly abused by scammers and threat actors for unauthorized remote access.

How It Spreads

  • Tech support scams
  • Social engineering
  • Credential theft

What It Does

  • Remote access
  • Fraud

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Target Platforms

Windows, macOS

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for unauthorized TeamViewer

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1219

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Remove unauthorized installations

  2. 2.

    Change passwords if accessed

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