It is rather unfortunate that AnyDesk has been used by scammers who convinced trusting users to give them access to their device and then defraud them. Once this code is found, the hacker gets control of the user's device and can download all the information of his device can do the transaction.ĪnyDesk app has issued a clarification, saying it is an 'exceptionally secure software for remote connections, using banking-level security and encryption protocols.' In a mail to Zee Business Online, AnyDesk said, 'AnyDesk would like to clarify that there are apps similar to “AnyDesk” that also help provide remote access to the devices of other users. Once downloaded, 'AnyDesk' generates a 9-digit app code on the user's device and calls the cybercriminals and asks the user for the code in the name of the bank. However, when the permission is granted by a user, AnyDesk app allegedly steals confidential data on the phone to carry out fraudulent transactions through other payments app available on the phone. It said that once the app is downloaded on a mobile phone, it seeks permission to access control of the phone like other applications. The alert was issued by the RBI's cybersecurity and IT examination cell. In the notice, the central bank informed the commercial lenders that a mobile app named 'AnyDesk' was being allegedly used to target the mobile phones of customers.

RBI said that the cautionary notice was issued in the wake of rising number of fraud using the UPI platform. On February 14, the RBI alerted banks about potential fraudulent transactions on the unified payments interface (UPI) platform. 'AnyDesk' is a software that can do transactions from your bank account through your mobile or laptop. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a warning in this regard. After downloading this app, your bank account may become empty within minutes. If you are suggested to download an app called 'AnyDesk' through social media or any other channel then do not do this. RBI AnyDesk Warning: The Reserve Bank of India has a warning for you.

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