


And just now, in December 2017, TeamViewer was forced to issue an emergency fix for a serious vulnerability in the program. RELATED: The Best Tools to Easily Perform Remote Tech Supportīack in 2016, there was a rash of computers compromised through TeamViewer.

TeamViewer is a great free program, whether you want to access your computer from afar or help out friends and relatives with their computer. But its default settings are remarkably insecure, instead favoring ease of use. Here’s how to lock down TeamViewer so you can make use of its features without opening yourself up to attack.
