In 2021, as in other years, RDP servers were targeted by hackers and cybercriminals. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased reliance on remote work, which in turn increased the attack surface for RDP servers. Cybercriminals exploited this situation by targeting RDP connections with brute-force attacks, exploiting vulnerabilities, and using social engineering tactics to gain unauthorized access.
Aloof RDP is a third-party application designed to manage multiple Remote Desktop connections. While the software itself has legitimate uses for system administrators, "cracked" versions are modified to bypass licensing fees or security protocols. The Risks of Using Cracked RDP Software
Most "cracked" software found on forums or file-sharing sites contains Trojans, keyloggers, or ransomware [1, 5]. Since RDP tools require administrative privileges, installing a cracked version gives attackers total control over your machine.