We’ve ensured our users are continually reminded of the fact that they should only share access codes with people they know. In order to share codes in a safe way, users should carefully consider who the person asking for that type of information is.

This diligent behavior should apply to any digital use-case and application. Users need to be very vigilant and treat their access codes in the same way they do their personal data and possessions. Unfortunately, this type of fraud is very common and a result of fraudsters gaining the trust of users and convincing them to share their access codes. Have you experienced similar fraud incidents in other countries? What steps is AnyDesk taking to address concerns? The best defense against attacks like these is an informed and educated user. Such fraud is only possible if the user grants someone access to their device and any such transactions are not due to an issue with AnyDesk’s application. Fraudsters using remote desktop applications such as (but not limited to) AnyDesk to gain remote access to a user’s mobile device and carry out transactions has become more frequent.

Fraudsters are always looking for new channels to target people with. We’re sorry for those who have been affected by these scams. In addition, AnyDesk uses banking-standard TLS 1.2 technology to protect users’ computers, as well as RSA 2048 asymmetric key exchange encryption to verify every connection. It’s completely secure and a tool for when IT experts want to work on remote devices without being on-site. AnyDesk itself is secure, trusted and used by millions of people and 15,000 companies in 165 countries. The RBI’s warning was not about AnyDesk as an application, but the scammers who use remote access software to pretend to be from banks and other institutions and trick users into giving them access. Fraudsters are using the app to access sensitive, personal information leading to frauds. In February, the Reserve Bank of India sent an alert to banks and payment systems operators against use of AnyDesk.

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