How Ransomware attacks leverage unprotected RDPs and what you can do about it
How Ransomware attacks leverage unprotected RDPs and what you can do about it
2 PagesRansomware attacks surged in 2020, with most incidents exploiting unsecured Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) endpoints, phishing, and VPN vulnerabilities. Exposed RDP ports with weak passwords allow attackers to infiltrate corporate networks, disable security systems, and deploy ransomware or data theft tools. Thales recommends best practices such as restricting RDP access, using secure gateways, and enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all connections. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access mitigates these threats by securing RDP sessions and gateways with adaptive MFA, step-up authentication, and centralized access control for cloud and on-premises systems, reducing the risk of ransomware intrusion.
