Lessons from the Anydesk Hack on Remote Access Security
Insight
The 2024 Anydesk hack raised a critical question for many users:
Is Anydesk safe for remote work?
The attackers reportedly exploited security flaws in Anydesk,
raising concerns that sensitive data like passwords—may have been leaked.
The news shocked over 170,000 users around the world,
many of whom relied on Anydesk for both personal and business use.
With remote work now a part of everyday business,
cybersecurity threats are on the rise.
In this environment, both companies and individuals
need to stay alert and know what to watch out for.
So, what are the key risks you should be aware of?
01. Top Security Threats!
When it comes to remote access attacks, two major risk factors stand out:
the security strength of your remote access tool, and careless user habits.
On the technical side,
businesses should make sure their remote tools use full end-to-end encryption
and offer flexible admin and user management features.
But technology alone isn’t enough.
Careless habits, like using weak passwords or skipping regular security checks
—can also leave systems exposed.
You should make sure that users aren’t setting weak or easily guessed passwords.
02. The Real Cost of a Cyberattack
As we saw with the Anydesk hack,
even a single breach can lead to serious consequences
— including loss of trust, credibility, and revenue.
According to a 2023 report from ExtraHop,
public companies that suffered a data breach saw their net income drop
by an average of 73% within just one year of the incident’s disclosure.
Stock prices also took a significant hit in the aftermath.
RemoteView: Strong Security
Cyberattacks are getting more frequent and sophisticated,
and not every remote access tool is ready for them.
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To stay protected, you need more than a tool that’s vulnerable to attacks.
You need a solution with stronger security and smarter management features,
something that can keep your systems safe from hacking attempts.
RemoteView delivers exactly that.
01. Security-First Approach
RemoteView provides a safe remote work environment,
powered by advanced security technologies.
Uses strong encryption protocols like AES and SSL to protect your data,
and fully complies with security requirements
set by Korea’s Electronic Financial Supervisory Regulations.
But it doesn’t stop there.
RSUPPORT, the company behind RemoteView, is ISO/IEC 27001 certified —
an internationally recognized standard for information security management systems.
This certification proves that your remote work environment is protected by systematic, globally accepted security practices.
02. Strong Login Security
If you're concerned about account hacking or unauthorized access,
strengthening login security is the first line of defense.
RemoteView offers a variety of login protection options.
including two-factor authentication methods like
OTP, Windows account verification, and email verification.
To take it a step further, users can also set password
complexity levels and expiration periods,
allowing each person to customize their security policy with ease.
RemoteView helps ensure safer remote access by allowing security checks on the
viewer PC(the device you're using to connect remotely.)
It monitors whether the operating system is up to date
and whether antivirus software is properly updated.
You can also set up access rules based on whitelisted IP and MAC addresses,
allowing only trusted devices and networks to connect to your remote sessions.
RemoteView Delivers Both Security and Productivity
RemoteView offers a variety of features that make it easy to manage
both users and devices efficiently.
With tools like user permission settings<.b> and real-time monitoring to watch for potential risks,
you can improve your team's productivity while keeping your remote environment secure.
01. Live View: Real-Time Screen Monitoring
With RemoteView’s Live View feature,
you can check the real-time screen activity of remote devices
and keep track of work in progress.
By monitoring all registered devices at a glance,
you can quickly spot any issues or irregularities and take action before they escalate.
