Tag: remote desktop
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WebAuthn Integration Breaches Windows RDP Security Gap
Prisma Browser's innovative team successfully integrated WebAuthn redirection into their RDP client, pioneering a secure solution that enables seamless authentication via local devices like YubiKey, Touch ID, or Windows Hello. This game-changing move closed a significant security gap in Windows RDP, paving the way for enhanced remote desktop security.
Microsoft Releases Urgent Windows 10 Update to Fix Security Flaws
Microsoft just dropped a critical Windows 10 update, KB5087544, to squash 120 security flaws and fix frustrating Remote Desktop issues - and it's a must-install to keep your system safe and running smoothly. This urgent patch also tackles Secure Boot state and certificate changes to give you added peace of mind.
Microsoft's GitHub troubles expose neglect
Microsoft's recent GitHub troubles have raised red flags about the platform's reliability, sparking concerns among developers, educators, and organisations that rely on it. This comes at a time when Microsoft is pushing users towards paid services and aggressively integrating AI offerings.
Microsoft Fixes Remote Desktop Security Warning Display Flaw
Microsoft just dropped an optional update, KB5083631, to squash a bug that's been causing Remote Desktop security warnings to display incorrectly - a fix that's especially crucial for those using multiple monitors with different scaling settings. This targeted update is part of a larger release that includes 34 other changes to improve your Windows 11 experience.
Cyberattacks Expose 1.8M RDP Servers Online
A shocking 1.8 million RDP servers are currently vulnerable to cyberattacks, leaving them open to exploitation by opportunistic hackers. Canadian authorities have also cracked down on SMS blaster phishing, arresting three men and seizing a device that sent fake texts to unsuspecting phones.
Microsoft Warns of Flawed Remote Desktop Security Alerts
Microsoft warns that Remote Desktop security alerts may not display correctly, causing overlapping text and misplaced buttons that can make it difficult to interact with the dialog. This issue affects all supported Windows releases that received the April 2026 cumulative updates.
Microsoft Update Disrupts Remote Desktop Security Warnings
Microsoft's latest update aimed at boosting Remote Desktop security may have an unintended consequence: a display-scaling bug that makes crucial security warnings hard to read or even unreadable. This glitch comes at a critical time, as the update was designed to protect against phishing attacks that exploit .rdp files.