1. Anydesk Remote Tool
2. Anydesk Uninstall Tool

Not every use case requires a paid AnyDesk license. That’s why we provide a free version of our remote access software so people can help friends and work on personal projects.

Connect to a computer remotely, be it from the other end of the office or halfway around the world. AnyDesk ensures secure and reliable remote desktop connections for IT professionals and on-the-go individuals alike. AnyDesk wakes devices set to Sleep Mode, given that at least one device running AnyDesk is available in the local network of the incoming client. What is AnyDesk? Similar to TeamViewer, AnyDesk, is a legitimate application that provides remote system control functionality. Recently, however, cyber criminals have started distributing a modified version of AnyDesk using the 'bundling' method, and thus it typically infiltrates without users’ permission.

Looking for Free Remote Access Software?

There are many reasons you might want a free remote desktop option:

• A family member needs tech support, but you are halfway around the world.
• To take advantage of the high-performance tools on your desktop PC from a less powerful laptop.
• You want to have your data with you at all times, no matter where you are.

Sometimes you just need remote desktop software that is reliable and fast. Thankfully, the free version of AnyDesk comes with many helpful features and high security standards for your personal use. Find out for yourself what AnyDesk's free remote access software has to offer.

Remote Support for Your Loved Ones

If your family and friends need help with their computers, free remote desktop software is a true lifesaver. Gone are the days of tedious explanations over the phone and piles of screenshots to sort through.

Simply have them download the 3 MB file. There’s no installation or registration needed. You can access their device and provide remote support as if you’re sitting in front of their PC.

Flexibility for Your Personal Projects

You likely use multiple devices when working on personal projects. You might have high-performance graphic design software on your desktop PC but prefer to send emails from your laptop. Your phone is mainly for calls, messaging and social media. What if you could always have everything with you?

Thanks to our free remote access software, you can! Your phone can become a remote control for your other devices, you can access powerful software from a small tablet and your files are with you at all times with cross-platform, high-speed access.

Trusted Security Standards

Security is our priority. That means our security features aren’t limited to the paid licenses. All of them are also available for the free version. TLS 1.2 technology protects every connection from unauthorized access.

RSA 2048 key exchange further encrypts your remote desktop session. We also employ Perfect Forward Secrecy and Salted Password Hashing to prevent third parties from decrypting your data.

Additionally, we make an effort to inform our users about cybercriminals and how to avoid getting scammed.

Access the Best Tools for Free

We offer the best tools for personal use that ensure a smooth workflow. Even if you’re on the go, working on your personal projects from your laptop, it’s as if you’re right in front of your remote device.

Need to print out a document from your remote device? Use our Remote Printing feature. The AnyDesk printer sends a print job to your local printer. This ensures a more efficient and immersive experience. Or transfer the file to your local device using our File Manager or the copy-and-paste function.

Need More Functionality Than Our Free Version Offers?

Do you need a high-performance remote desktop tool for your company, because you need to manage many devices at once? AnyDesk offers licenses for every need—from freelancers to large enterprises.

Anydesk Remote Tool

• Commercial Use
• Address Book
• REST-Interface
• Customization Options
• More Simultaneous Sessions and Active Devices

DeskRT is our proprietary video codec that ensures image transmission at low latency and high framerates, even at low bandwidths of only 100kB/s. Our innovative codec is at the core of AnyDesk and is also available for our free users.

AnyDesk doesn’t need to be installed. Simply download the small 3MB file and immediately get started without registration. Your AnyDesk-ID will be generated by simply opening the file. The perfect remote desktop software for less tech-savvy users.

We wanted to make sure everyone can use AnyDesk to its full extent, whether you’re a Linux or a Windows user, whether you prefer Android or iOS. Even cross-platform use is seamless. Find your platform and download AnyDesk for free.

Anydesk Uninstall Tool

AnyDesk is a remote desktop application distributed by AnyDesk Software GmbH. The proprietary software program provides platform independent remote access to personal computers and other devices running the host application.^[9] It offers remote control, file transfer, and VPN functionality.

Company[edit]

AnyDesk Software GmbH was founded in 2014 in Stuttgart, Germany and has gone worldwide, with subsidiaries in the US and China.^[10]

In May 2018, AnyDesk secured 6.5 million Euros of funding in a Series A round led by EQT Ventures.^[11][12] Another round of investment in January 2020 brings AnyDesk to over 20 million Dollars of combined funding.^[13]

Software[edit]

AnyDesk uses a proprietary video codec 'DeskRT' that is designed to allow users to experience higher-quality video and sound transmission while reducing the transmitted amount of data to the minimum.^[11]

With its three megabyte total program size, AnyDesk is noted as an especially lightweight application.

Features[edit]

Availability of features is dependent upon the license of the individual user. Some main features include:^[14]

• Remote access for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, etc.)
• Remote Print
• Unattended access
• Whiteboard
• Auto-Discovery (automatic analysis of local network)
• Chat-Function
• REST-API
• Custom-Clients
• Session protocol
• Individual host-server

Security[edit]

AnyDesk uses TLS-1.2 with authenticated encryption. Every connection between AnyDesk-Clients is secured with AES-256. When a direct network connection can be established, the session is endpoint encrypted and its data is not routed through AnyDesk servers.^[15] Additionally, whitelisting of incoming connections is possible.^[16]

Abuses[edit]

AnyDesk can be optionally installed on computers and smartphones with full administrative permissions, if the user chooses to do so.^[17] It therefore should, like all remote desktop applications, be used with caution as it may result in a remote full access to the device via the internet.

Mobile access fraud[edit]

In February 2019, Reserve Bank of India warned of an emerging digital banking fraud, explicitly mentioning AnyDesk as the attack channel.^[18] The general scam procedure is as follows: fraudsters get victims to download AnyDesk from the Google Play Store on their mobile phone, usually by mimicking the customer service of legitimate companies. Then, the scammers convince the victim to provide the nine-digit access code and to grant certain permissions.^[19] After permissions are obtained and if no other security measures are in place, the scammers usually transfer money using the Indian Unified Payment Interface.^[20] A similar scam took place in 2020 according to Kashmir Cyber police.^[21]

Bundling with ransomware[edit]

In May 2018, the Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro discovered that cybercriminals bundled a new ransomware variant with AnyDesk, possibly as an evasion tactic masking the true purpose of the ransomware while it performs its encryption routine.^[22][23]

Technical support scams[edit]

Scammers have been known to use AnyDesk and similar remote desktop software to obtain full access to the victims' computer by impersonating a technical support person.^[24][25][26] The victim is asked to download and install AnyDesk and provide the attackers with access. When access is obtained, the attackers can control the computer and move personal files and sensitive data.

In 2017, the UK based ISPTalkTalk banned AnyDesk and similar software from all its networks after scammers cold called victims and talked them into giving access to their computer. The software was removed from the blacklist after setting up a scam warning.^[27]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'Download AnyDesk for Windows'. AnyDesk. 18 February 2021.
2. ^'Download AnyDesk for macOS'. AnyDesk. 27 January 2021.
3. ^'Download AnyDesk for Linux'. AnyDesk. 28 January 2021.
4. ^'Download AnyDesk for FreeBSD'. AnyDesk. 28 January 2021.
5. ^'Download AnyDesk for Raspberry Pi'. AnyDesk. 28 January 2021.
6. ^'AnyDesk remote PC/Mac control'. GooglePlay. Google. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
7. ^'AnyDesk on the App Store'. App Store. Apple. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
8. ^'Download AnyDesk for Chrome OS'. AnyDesk. 28 July 2020.
9. ^'Innovative and Reliable: Our Features'. AnyDesk. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
10. ^'AnyDesk verspricht PC-Fernsteuerung in Echtzeit'. deutsche-startups.de (in German). Retrieved 2018-08-21.
11. ^ ^ab'AnyDesk scores €6.5M for its remote desktop software – TechCrunch'. techcrunch.com. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
12. ^'EQT Ventures' investment in AnyDesk'. eqtventures.com. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
13. ^Partners 2020 (https://www.insightpartners.com/), Insight (2020-01-22). 'Global Software Innovator, AnyDesk, Launches Expansion with Leading Growth Equity Investor, Insight Partners | News & Press'. Insight Partners. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
14. ^'Category:Features - AnyDesk Help Center'. support.anydesk.com. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
15. ^'Security - AnyDesk Help Center'. support.anydesk.de. Retrieved 2018-08-21.
16. ^'Access and Session Requests - AnyDesk Help Center'. AnyDesk Help Center. Retrieved 2018-08-22.
17. ^'Administrator Privileges and Elevation (UAC) - AnyDesk Help Center'. support.anydesk.com. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
18. ^KVN, Rohit (2019-02-18). 'RBI malware warning: Refrain from installing 'AnyDesk' mobile app or else risk losing bank balance'. International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
19. ^'RBI AnyDesk Warning: This app can steal all money from your bank account, never download'. Zee Business. 2019-02-17. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
20. ^'RBI Cautions Against Fraudulent Transactions On UPI Platform'. BloombergQuint. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
21. ^'Cyber Police Kashmir unearths 'AnyDesk' online fraud'. www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
22. ^'Legitimate Application AnyDesk Bundled with New Ransomware Variant - TrendLabs Security Intelligence Blog'. 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
23. ^'WanaCrypt Ransomware – 202 N Van Buren Rd Ste E Eden, NC 27288'. www.microsupportsystems.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
24. ^'As social engineering activities increase buyer beware of tech support scams'. Verizon Enterprise Solutions. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
25. ^'How to avoid being a tech support scam victim | thinkbroadband'. www.thinkbroadband.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
26. ^'02085258899 - tech support scam (using anydesk.com, teamviewer.com and supremofree.com)'. blog.dynamoo.com. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
27. ^'ISP customer data breach could turn into supercharged tech support scams'. Naked Security. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2018-08-06.

External links[edit]

• Official website