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6.5 — HIGH
Microsoft adds Windows protections for malicious Remote Desktop files
Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections to defend against phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop connection (.rdp) files, adding warnings and disabling risky shared resources by default. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections to defend against phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop connection (.rdp) files, adding warnings and disabling risky shared resources by default.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Windows
Attack Vectors
Phishing attacks via .rdp files
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: H
Who Is at Risk
Users of Windows operating systems
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Enable Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to detect and block malicious activity.
2Use the built-in Windows feature to warn users about suspicious .rdp files before they can be opened.
3Keep all software up-to-date, including Windows and any remote desktop clients or servers.
📦Affected Products
Windows
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