Does windows remote desktop use secure connection?

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bertpu

Hi,
I heard the remote desktop of windows xp doesn't use secure connection.
Although the data is encrypted, the hackers can decrypt it easily. Is it true?
What can I do to improve the security?
Thanks.
 
The encryption by itself is strong but some types of RDP connections could
possibly be subject to MIM attack I believe though personaly I believe that
is a very very slight possibility particualry for non high value targets. If
the target server is running Windows 2003/2008 server you can use TLS via a
certificate [that can be self signed] to secure the RDP connection from MIM.
VPN endpoints will also improve security.

Steve
 
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