Windows is getting stronger RDP file protections to fight phishing attacks (opens in new tab)

Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections starting with the April 2026 security update to reduce phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. With these updates, the Remote Desktop Connection app displays stronger warning dialogs before a connection is established, shows details about the remote system, and requires users to review any request to share local resources such as drives or the clipboard. RDP files define how a system connects to a remote computer and … More → T...