AnyDesk Production Server Breach and Dark Web Sale of 18,000 Accounts

AnyDesk, a prominent remote desktop software provider, reported a security breach affecting its production systems on February 2, 2024.

Speculation about the incident had already begun circulating on social media before the announcement. On January 30, 2024, AnyDesk tweeted about undergoing maintenance, which indicates potential issues preceding the official disclosure.

AnyDesk’s announcement for the maintenance (X)

The breach, detected during a security audit, prompted immediate action by cybersecurity specialists, who implemented a comprehensive remediation plan. Although the exact …

accounts announcement anydesk breach dark dark web desktop february incident january maintenance media official production production systems remote desktop remote desktop software sale security security breach server social social media software systems web