Why remote desktop tools are facing an onslaught of cyber threats
ITPro, Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
Hackers are increasingly targeting remote desktop tools in their attacks, new research reveals, prompting warnings for enterprises globally
In the era of hybrid work, remote desktop tools have become vital business enablers, but due to their pervasiveness on corporate networks they have become a popular entry point for cyber criminals.
If successfully exploited, remote access tools can provide hackers with a direct pathway into a system or network, and once access is gained attackers can move laterally within the network, escalating privileges and maintaining persistence.
In an investigation into which remote desktop tools are targeted the most, Jonathan Tanner, senior security researcher at Barracuda Networks, explained that remote desktop software poses a particular challenge to IT teams to secure.