Remote Desktop Web Access

The subject initiates or configures access to a system using Remote Desktop or Remote Assistance via a web browser interface, often through third-party tools or services (e.g., LogMeIn, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop, Microsoft RD Web Access). This behavior may indicate preparatory actions to facilitate unauthorized remote access, either for a co-conspirator, a secondary device, or future remote exfiltration. Unlike traditional RDP clients, browser-based remote access methods may bypass endpoint controls and often operate over HTTPS, making detection more difficult with traditional monitoring.

This method may be used when traditional RDP clients are blocked or monitored, or when the subject intends to evade installed software policies and gain access through externally hosted portals. While some web-based tools require agents to be installed on the target machine, others permit remote viewing or interaction without full installation, particularly when configured in advance.