HC3 Threat Briefing TLP White - TrueFighter and RDP Access, Oct. 8, 2020

  • RDP access allows individuals to remotely connect with specific devices and networks
    • RDP access provides a user with a connection to a specific desktop –and all files, applications, and anything else on that desktop
    • Cloud computing provides access to files from any device
  • Originally for Windows machines, it can now also be used with Apple devices
  • Connects desktop computers to enterprise networks while traveling, working from home, or for IT access
  • Used pre-COVID but more useful than ever:
    • Research by Shodanrevealed that between January 1stand March 29th, 2020, the number of RDP endpoints increased by 40%