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Microsoft adds RDP security warnings in Windows 11 update

Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 (KB5083769) introduces new Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) security dialogs to counter phishing attacks exploiting .rdp files. The changes ...
Threat Post

Widespread, Easily Exploitable Windows RDP Bug Opens Users to Data Theft

Most Windows versions are at risk of remote, unprivileged attackers abusing RDP from the inside to hijack smart cards and get unauthorized file system access. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) pipes have ...
SiliconANGLE

Bitdefender warns of new exfiltration malware targeting remote desktop protocol workloads

Researchers at S.C. Bitdefender SRL today warned of new custom malware actively targeting remote desktop protocol clients to steal data. First noticed in its use as part of a state-sponsored East ...
Dark Reading

RDP Attacks Prompt New Slate of Security Warnings

In response to an increase in attacks that use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as a starting point, Trend Micro has issued its own warning through a InfoSec Guide designed to increase awareness around ...
WeLiveSecurity

RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) turned out to be a lifeline for organizations around the world during the mass shift to remote and hybrid work arrangements. Its popularity didn't escape the attention of ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 now blocks RDP brute-force attacks by default

Recent Windows 11 builds come with the Account Lockout Policy policy enabled by default which will automatically lock user accounts (including Administrator accounts) after 10 failed sign-in attempts ...