Adversaries may use [Valid Accounts](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1078) to log into a computer using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). The adversary may then perform actions as the logged-on user. Remote desktop is a common feature in operating systems. It allows a user to log into an interactive session with a system desktop graphical user interface on a remote system. Microsoft refers to its implementation of the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) as Remote Desktop Services (RDS).(Citation: TechNet Remote Desktop Services) Adversaries may connect to a remote system over RDP/RDS to expand access if the service is enabled and allows access to accounts with known credentials. Adversaries will likely use Credential Access techniques to acquire credentials to use with RDP. Adversaries may also use RDP in conjunction with the [Accessibility Features](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1546/008) or [Terminal Services DLL](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1505/005) for Persistence.(Citation: Alperovitch Malware)

Linked Issues

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Linktyp Issue
is related to Techniques
is blocked by Audit
is blocked by Limit Access to Resource Over Network
is blocked by Network Segmentation
is blocked by Operating System Configuration
is blocked by Disable or Remove Feature or Program
is blocked by User Account Management
is blocked by Multi-factor Authentication
is blocked by Privileged Account Management
is blocked by Multi-event Detection Strategy for RDP-Based Remote Logins and Post-Access Activity
is blocked by Asset Inventories
is blocked by Access Restriction For Change
is blocked by Secure Baseline Configurations
is blocked by Least Functionality
is blocked by Continuous Monitoring
is blocked by Use of External Technology Assets, Applications and/or Services (TAAS)
is blocked by Separation of Duties (SoD)
is blocked by Identification & Authentication for Organizational Users
is blocked by Identifier Management (User Names)
is blocked by Authenticator Management
is blocked by Authenticator Feedback
is blocked by Account Management
is blocked by Access Enforcement
is blocked by Least Privilege
is blocked by Account Lockout
is blocked by Session Lock
is blocked by Session Termination
is blocked by Cross Domain Solution (CDS)
is blocked by Boundary Protection
is blocked by Data Flow Enforcement – Access Control Lists (ACLs)
is blocked by Remote Access
is blocked by Vulnerability Scanning
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