Find Hidden Remote-Access Tools on Your Device

    If you might have installed something on the scammer's request, find it and remove it before banking again.

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    By Jordan Dickson · Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

    Updated June 2026 · 1 min read

    If you might have installed something on the scammer's request, find it and remove it before banking again.

    What to do

      • Open Apps / Installed programs and sort by install date — look at the last 30 days
      • Search specifically for AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Quick Assist, LogMeIn, Zoho Assist, Chrome Remote Desktop, Splashtop
      • Check Task Manager / Activity Monitor for unfamiliar background processes
      • Check the browser for new extensions you don't remember adding

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    Jordan Dickson

    Founder, CyberSecurityGuides

    Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.

    Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

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