RBI, HDFC Bank and others warned about this app. Here’s what they have to say about the online banking scam

NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank has recently issued a warning to all online banking users about a particular app that is being used by fraudsters to steal money. “Fraudsters may ask you to download AnyDesk App and share a 9-digit code which gets them access to your phone to steal money,” warned HDFC Bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in March had also issued a similar advisory. The RBI has mentioned that while the AnyDesk app asks for regular privacy permissions, it is capable of acquiring full access to your smartphone remotely and would let fraudsters carry out banking transactions remotely.
Interestingly, AnyDesk is a legit app and is not to be confused with a malware. In fact, AnyDesk is not the only app to be worried about. There are plenty of remote device control apps that can do the same thing.