Common Information
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Value |
Remote Desktop Protocol - T1076 |
| Category | Attack-Pattern |
| Type | Mitre-Enterprise-Attack-Attack-Pattern |
| Misp Type | Cluster |
| Description | Remote desktop is a common feature in operating systems. It allows a user to log into an interactive session with a system desktop graphical user interface on a remote system. Microsoft refers to its implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as Remote Desktop Services (RDS). (Citation: TechNet Remote Desktop Services) There are other implementations and third-party tools that provide graphical access Remote Services similar to RDS. Adversaries may connect to a remote system over RDP/RDS to expand access if the service is enabled and allows access to accounts with known credentials. Adversaries will likely use Credential Access techniques to acquire credentials to use with RDP. Adversaries may also use RDP in conjunction with the Accessibility Features technique for Persistence. (Citation: Alperovitch Malware) Adversaries may also perform RDP session hijacking which involves stealing a legitimate user's remote session. Typically, a user is notified when someone else is trying to steal their session and prompted with a question. With System permissions and using Terminal Services Console, <code>c:\windows\system32\tscon.exe [session number to be stolen]</code>, an adversary can hijack a session without the need for credentials or prompts to the user. (Citation: RDP Hijacking Korznikov) This can be done remotely or locally and with active or disconnected sessions. (Citation: RDP Hijacking Medium) It can also lead to Remote System Discovery and Privilege Escalation by stealing a Domain Admin or higher privileged account session. All of this can be done by using native Windows commands, but it has also been added as a feature in RedSnarf. (Citation: Kali Redsnarf) Detection: Use of RDP may be legitimate, depending on the network environment and how it is used. Other factors, such as access patterns and activity that occurs after a remote login, may indicate suspicious or malicious behavior with RDP. Monitor for user accounts logged into systems they would not normally access or access patterns to multiple systems over a relatively short period of time. Also, set up process monitoring for <code>tscon.exe</code> usage and monitor service creation that uses <code>cmd.exe /k</code> or <code>cmd.exe /c</code> in its arguments to prevent RDP session hijacking. Platforms: Windows Data Sources: Authentication logs, Netflow/Enclave netflow, Process monitoring Permissions Required: User, Remote Desktop Users System Requirements: RDP service enabled, account in the Remote Desktop Users group. Contributors: Matthew Demaske, Adaptforward |
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| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 15 | Jumpy Pisces Engages in Play Ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime | National Cyber Security Consulting | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 0 | Russian Hackers Pose as Microsoft Employees in Email Phishing Attacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | National Cyber Security Consulting | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 5 | Cyber Briefing: 2024.10.30 | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 0 | Russian Hackers Targeting U.S. Officials Ahead of Election, Microsoft Warns | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | National Cyber Security Consulting | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 1 | Russian spies using remote desktop protocol files to phish • The Register | #cybercrime | #infosec | National Cyber Security Consulting | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 1 | Russian spies using remote desktop protocol files to phish | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 3 | UnderGround 랜섬웨어, 텔레그램에 탈취 정보 공개 | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 0 | Ransomware Evolution | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 3 | A Deep-Dive into Russian Midnight Blizzard’s Campaign that Targeted Ukrainian Military, Government | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 0 | Microsoft confirms US government officials are being targeted by notorious hackers | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | National Cyber Security Consulting | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 0 | Ransomware Defense: Strategies to Prevent and Recover from Attacks | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 7 | 5 Critical Threat Actors You Need to Know About - ReliaQuest | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-30 | 0 | North Korean govt hackers linked to Play ransomware attack | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-29 | 0 | Hackers Are Leveraging Voice AI In Cyberattacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker | National Cyber Security Consulting | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-29 | 2 | UAC-0215 Phishing Campaign Targets Ukraine's Critical Sectors | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 17 | Navigating the Nmap : A Comprehensive Guide to Scan Options and Techniques | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 0 | Verstehen und Erkennen von lateraler Bewegung - Arctic Wolf | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 2 | Cyber Briefing: 2024.10.28 | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 10 | 28th October – Threat Intelligence Report | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 10 | 28th October – Threat Intelligence Report | #ransomware | #cybercrime | National Cyber Security Consulting | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 10 | 28th October – Threat Intelligence Report - Check Point Research | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 0 | CERT-UA Identifies Malicious RDP Files in Latest Attack on Ukrainian Entities | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 0 | HeptaX: Uncovering Cyberespionage Operations Through Unauthorized RDP Connections | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-28 | 25 | Threat Intelligence Report October 22 - October 28 2024 | Red Piranha | ||
| Details | Website | 2024-10-27 | 0 | Data Breaches, Vulnerabilities, Cyber Attacks, and Other Updates | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware | National Cyber Security Consulting |