If I connect to an infected computer (with a virus or malware) via TeamViewer without transferring any files, but I am just accessing and controlling that other computer, can my device get infected as a result?
Anyone?
Hello @TVEHM
Thank you for your post, and welcome to the TeamViewer community!
First and foremost, we recommend always being careful on what devices you connect to. But in the event you needed to connect to another device that did have a Trojan or other type of malicious software installed, it would not be possible for the malware to transmit via the connection to your device via a basic remote connection.
That said, you are correct in your cautious access - transferring of any infected files via File Transfer or any other kind of file transmission should be avoided at all costs. For a basic remote connection, where the only process is the remote control of the infected device, transmission of the malware would not occur.
I hope this helps! If you have any other questions relating to security or anything else TeamViewer, don't hesitate to let us know!
Take care 🌴
