The Pandemic has changed the way we look at life, changing the definition of normal for us globally. In the same way, the cybersecurity world has changed as well. Businesses are facing tough times due to the unparalleled surge in cybercrime.
Current day scenario –
With the sudden shift to the work from home module, the attack surface has expanded drastically, which has given a boost to Remote Desktop Protocol Attacks. Last year, a 768% rise in the RDP attacks was observed by researchers.
The Threat –
By abusing the flaws in RDP software through a backdoor or the way it is deployed most ransomware gain access to the network. 25 vulnerabilities have been discovered by researchers in some of the most commonly used RDP clients, including Microsoft’s built-in RDP client with the executable file mstsc.exe.
Why are RDP attacks gaining prominence?
Attackers don’t have to struggle with RDP attacks as much since they are dependent on technology rather than the human element. Misconfigured RDP can lead to the loss of valuable resources, including devices with admin access and company servers, and ultimately, network-wide compromise.
Our Takeaway –
By limiting the number of open ports, restricting access, and enhancing the security of the exposed ports, security professionals should address the top priority of protecting against RDP attacks. Any organization can suffer at the hands of an RDP attack, and hence, every firm should secure RDP ports and protocols and stay safe from ransomware attacks.
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