Is TeamViewer dangerous?

Is TeamViewer dangerous?

TeamViewer is appalled by any criminal activity; however, the source of the problem, according to our research, is careless use, not a potential security breach on TeamViewer's side. Therefore TeamViewer underscores the following aspects: TeamViewer is safe to use and has proper security measures in place.

Can someone use TeamViewer to access my computer?

In general, it is only possible to access your computer if you share your TeamViewer ID and the associated random password or the personal password with another person. Without knowing the ID and password, it is not possible to access your computer.

How do I know if someone is using TeamViewer on my computer?

You can check your ID number by opening the teamviewer program if it's already running. To check, click on the up arrow in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. Look for the teamviewer icon depicted in the picture below in the blue circle. Click on the small icon and you should see the teamviewer window appear.

How do I make sure TeamViewer is off?

The official answer from TeamViewer is 'no'. There was no real proof (presented) whether or not TeamViewer itself was hacked, but 642 million user-accounts are now considered to be out in the open. The reports of compromised user however show it was an attack targeted on TeamViewer users (the remote control side).

Can TeamViewer see what I am doing?

If you're allowing them to connect to your computer via Teamviewer, then that's what you wanted. More specifically, if you want them to connect to your computer, then they are granted the ability to “watch” what you're doing on your computer.

How do I get rid of TeamViewer commercial use suspected?

If you want to swich to the commercial usage, you can simply activate your TeamViewer license on your TeamViewer account and/or your TeamViewer ID. If you want to switch from a commercial usage back to a private usage, you´ll have to contact our support directly.