New cybersecurity threat using Remote Desktop Protocol
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We have seen a recent uptick in computer networks being hacked through a common internet protocol called Remote Desktop Protocol or RDP. This service provides a user with a graphical interface to connect to another computer over a network connection. It is most commonly used to allow remote access to servers. These hacks have been accomplished through brute force, which is a hacking method where the attacker uses common dictionary words or simple variations of dictionary words to break into systems.
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