Analytics Informational
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Abnormal RDP connections to multiple hosts

The endpoint attempted to initiate rare RDP connections to multiple hosts.

Module:
Platform Analytics
Data source:
XDR Agent
ATT&CK tactics: Lateral Movement (TA0008)
ATT&CK techniques: Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol (T1021.001)
Detector tags: NDR Lateral Movement Analytics Enhanced RDP Analytics
Attacker's goals:

Attackers may attempt to move laterally across the network by using compromised accounts or machines to connect to remote hosts via the RDP protocol.

Investigative actions:

Inspect the legitimacy of the user initiating the RDP connections. Verify that this activity is not part of routine IT operations.

Test period:
5 Hours
Deduplication:
1 Day
1 variation:
  • Abnormal RDP connections to multiple hosts Low (parent: Informational)