Russian Hackers Strike Again: TeamViewer Confirms Cyberattack
TeamViewer confirmed a cyberattack by Russian-backed hackers APT29, but assured no customer data was accessed. Despite the breach, their internal and customer systems remain separate. This latest hack follows a pattern of high-profile espionage, including the SolarWinds attack. For more details on the TeamViewer cyberattack, contact the reporter securely.
Hot Take:
TeamViewer’s corporate network got hacked by Russian spies, but don’t worry, your grandma’s remote tech support session is still safe…for now!
Key Points:
- TeamViewer confirmed a cyberattack attributed to Russian intelligence-backed hackers, APT29.
- The intrusion was linked to a standard employee account’s credentials.
- TeamViewer claims customer data and product environments were not accessed.
- APT29 is notorious for espionage and hacking campaigns, including the SolarWinds attack.
- TeamViewer’s remote access tools are widely used but also targeted by malicious hackers.
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