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I just installed Remmina on Fedora to remote control my Windows (work) computer.

Wow! It is so great! I can actually do some work from my laptop that I would otherwise have to go into my office for.

I always work form home, so it is nice to be able to work from the kitchen or living room on light tasks.

#Windows #RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. #Microsoft is OK with that.

Researchers say the behavior amounts to a persistent #backdoor.

In response, Microsoft said the behavior is a “a design decision (...) As such, Microsoft said the behavior doesn’t meet the definition of a #security #vulnerability, and company engineers have no plans to change it.

arstechnica.com/security/2025/

xda-developers.com/windows-rdp

A security vulnerability in Windows RDP allows old credentials to still function, even after password changes.

Microsoft has acknowledged the issue but refuses to classify it as a bug or vulnerability.

This is a significant security risk, for systems using Microsoft or Azure accounts.

XDA · Windows RDP has a major security problem, and Microsoft has refused to do anything about itIt's a feature, not a bug.

where we are going, we need no stinking new passwords ...

#MSWindows #RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. #Microsoft_corp is OK with that: Researchers say the behavior amounts to a persistent #backdoor, 20250430,
by Dan G,
arstechnica.com/security/2025/

『Dormann said the only course of action is to configure RDP to authenticate against locally stored credentials only.』

All is good apparently if not using Microsoft|Azure account to sign in.

#remoteDesktopProtocol what #security?

Ars Technica · Windows RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. Microsoft is OK with that.By Dan Goodin

(google.com / Mandiant) Windows Remote Desktop Protocol: Remote to Rogue - Analysis of Novel Russian APT Campaign

cloud.google.com/blog/topics/t

As always a very good write-up and detailed analysis of some novel use of RDP by Russian APTs. Involves signed RDP, and interesting proxy-behaviour.

Worth reading (as always!)

#Cybersecurity #ThreatIntel #Russia #APT #RDP #

Google Cloud BlogWindows Remote Desktop Protocol: Remote to Rogue | Google Cloud BlogA novel phishing campaign by Russia-nexus espionage actors targeting European government and military organizations.

Install and Configure Remmina for #RDP Access on Linux #VPS

This article provides an in-depth guide to install and configure Remmina for RDP access on Linux VPS.
Introduction to Remmina and RDP
Remmina is a free and open-source remote desktop client written in GTK+, offering users the ability to connect to various remote desktops, including RDP, VNC, SSH, and ...
Continued 👉 blog.radwebhosting.com/install #opensource #archlinux #rdpserver #installguide #remotedesktopprotocol #rockylinux #remmima

Install and Configure Remmina for RDP Access on Linux VPS
RadWeb, LLC · Install And Configure Remmina For RDP Access On Linux VPS - VPS Hosting Blog | Dedicated Servers | Reseller HostingThis article provides an in-depth guide to install and configure Remmina for RDP access on Linux VPS.