If an attacker wanted to dump hashes or run wmic commands on a target machine, which of the following tools would he use?
Suggested Answer: C
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28 comments · newest first
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Peter
10 months ago
Totally agree, Mimikatz is the best for this kind of stuff!
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Reed
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure Mimikatz is the only one for this?
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Lyla
11 months ago
OpenVAS? Really? That seems off.
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Belen
11 months ago
I think Metasploit can do that too, right?
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Blondell
11 months ago
Mimikatz is definitely the go-to for dumping hashes.
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Tora
11 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question similar to this before, and Mimikatz was definitely the answer. I hope I’m remembering correctly!
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Miesha
12 months ago
OpenVAS doesn’t seem like it fits this scenario at all; it’s more for vulnerability scanning, right?
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Allene
12 months ago
I remember practicing with Metasploit, but I don’t think it’s the best tool for dumping hashes like Mimikatz.
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Melita
12 months ago
I think Mimikatz is the right choice here since it’s specifically designed for dumping hashes, but I’m not entirely sure about the other options.
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Mozelle
12 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Mimikatz is the tool that can be used to dump hashes and run wmic commands on a target machine. It's a well-known tool in the security community, but you have to be really careful with how you use it.
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Sabine
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I know OpenVAS is a vulnerability scanner, but I'm not sure if it can be used to dump hashes or run wmic commands. I'll have to think about this one a bit more.
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Evangelina
12 months ago
Ah, I think I know the answer to this. Mimikatz is the tool that can perform those kinds of attacks on a target machine. It's a powerful tool, but also quite dangerous in the wrong hands.
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Joye
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I know Metasploit is a popular penetration testing framework, but I'm not sure if it can do the specific things mentioned in the question.
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Josue
1 year ago
This one's pretty straightforward. Mimikatz is the tool that can dump hashes and run wmic commands on a target machine.
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Hannah
2 years ago
Ah, the age-old dilemma: Mimikatz, Metasploit, or OpenVAS? I prefer to keep it simple and just use a good old-fashioned crowbar. Gets the job done every time.
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Laticia
2 years ago
OpenVAS? Really? I think the attacker wants to get some work done, not just scan for vulnerabilities all day. Mimikatz is the way to go.
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Tyisha
2 years ago
Metasploit all the way. Why mess around with anything else when you've got that powerful framework at your disposal?
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Meghann
2 years ago
I agree, Metasploit is a powerful tool for attackers to use.
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Gayla
2 years ago
Metasploit is definitely the way to go for dumping hashes and running commands.
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Louann
2 years ago
Mimikatz, of course! It's the go-to tool for dumping those juicy hashes. Gotta love that sweet, sweet credential theft.
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Alba
2 years ago
C) Metasploit
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Asuncion
2 years ago
A) Mimikatz
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Jacklyn
2 years ago
I agree, Mimikatz is the go-to tool for running those wmic commands.
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Sophia
2 years ago
Yeah, Mimikatz is perfect for that. It's like a hacker's best friend.
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Viva
2 years ago
Mimikatz is definitely the way to go for dumping hashes.
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Clarinda
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think Metasploit can also be used for running commands on a target machine.
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Jolene
2 years ago
I agree with Ashley, Mimikatz is commonly used for dumping hashes.
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Ashley
2 years ago
I think the attacker would use Mimikatz.