Ransomware Attacks Using RDP as the Attack Vector (Detected by EDR) Posted By Sanseo , December 4, 2023 A remote desktop service refers to the feature that allows remote control of other PCs. In Windows, this service is provided by default through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This means that if the target system is a Windows environment, RDP can be used to control this remote target without having to install additional remote control tools. For remote control, the operator is required to have account credentials for the target system and log in using these credentials. As such, if…
Kimsuky Threat Group Uses RDP to Control Infected Systems Posted By Sanseo , October 17, 2023 Kimsuky, a threat group known to be supported by North Korea, has been active since 2013. At first, they attacked North Korea-related research institutes in South Korea before attacking a South Korean energy agency in 2014. Other countries have also become targets of their attack since 2017. [1] The group usually launches spear phishing attacks on the national defense, diplomatic, and academic sectors, defense and media industries, as well as national organizations. Their goal is to exfiltrate internal information and technology…
