IC3 Issues Alert on RDP Exploitation

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IC3 Issues Alert on RDP Exploitation [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2018/09/28/IC3-Issues-Alert-RDP-Exploitation ] 09/28/2018 09:54 AM EDT 
Original release date: September 28, 2018

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), in collaboration with DHS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has 
released an alert on cyber threat actors maliciously using legitimate remote administration tools, such as Remote 
Desktop Protocol (RDP). Threat actors identify and exploit vulnerable RDP sessions to facilitate credential theft and 
ransomware infection.

NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review the IC3 Alert [ https://www.ic3.gov/media/2018/180927.aspx ] and 
the NCCIC Tips on Securing Network Infrastructure Devices [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST18-001 ] and Choosing 
and Protecting Passwords [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-002 ]. If you believe you are a victim of cybercrime, 
file a complaint with IC3 at www.ic3.gov [ https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx ].

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