Software giant Microsoft has added a new protection feature to new builds of Windows 11 that will help users prevent brute force attacks. Enabled by default, this functionality will make systems harder to hack.
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The Account Lockout Policy, which appeared in 22528.1000 and newer preview versions of Windows 11, aims to neutralize the brute force attack method that the attacker performs by trying possible password options. The new feature will lock user accounts after 10 failed login attempts.
One of the most popular attack methods
According to Microsoft representatives, brute force stands out as the most popular method used by attackers to break into systems over Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). “This technique is widely used in ransomware and other attacks,” said David Weston, Microsoft’s vice president of operating systems and corporate security.
It should be noted that the Account Lockout Policy is not specific to Windows 11. It’s available in previous versions of the operating system, but it comes disabled by default. With Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft enabled this protection, making it more difficult to infiltrate systems through brute force attacks.
What is a brute force attack?
Brute force attack allows obtaining passwords and usernames by trial and error. This method, which is quite old, is still popular today. In brute force attempts, too many attempts are repeated in succession to find the right combination. We can compare this to a thief trying to unlock a door with thousands of different keys.
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