Microsoft updates Windows 11 to block RDP and other brute force attacks by default

Microsoft has introduced a change to Windows 11 that makes it much harder to use brute force attacks to crack passwords. Starting with the latest Insider builds, there is a new account lockout policy in place by default. The policy means that should an incorrect password be entered 10 times, the account will be locked for 10 minutes. While this does not make brute forcing impossible, by any means, it makes it much harder and more time consuming, boosting security in an important area. See also: If you have KB5015888 installed, you can take part in Microsoft's 'special' Windows 11… [Continue Reading]