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National CERT Urges a TeamViewer Update

TeamViewer users are urged to install version 15.83 or later.

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A security desk after the National CERT TeamViewer update warning
National CERT has warned TeamViewer users about a serious security flaw and urged them to update to version 15.83 or later. Photo: Enable Pakistan

National CERT has warned TeamViewer users about a serious security flaw and urged a TeamViewer update to version 15.83 or later to reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

National CERT is Pakistan's national computer emergency team. TeamViewer is the remote-access software named in the warning. A serious security flaw means a weakness that could be misused. Version 15.83 or later is the line users are told to reach. The update does not give a patch code name, a list of affected older versions, or a count of attacks already seen.

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Why the TeamViewer update is being urged

National CERT wants users on version 15.83 or later so the risk of cyberattacks is lower. The warning calls the flaw serious. It does not explain the technical detail of the weakness.

Our verdict

National CERT has told TeamViewer users to move to version 15.83 or later because of a serious security flaw. The aim is to reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

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Frequently asked questions

Who issued the warning?

National CERT.

Which software?

TeamViewer.

Which version should users install?

Version 15.83 or later.

Why?

To reduce the risk of cyberattacks from a serious security flaw.

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