5 Ways to Find Systems Running Domain Admin Processes

Explains how Microsoft LAPS stores local admin passwords in LDAP, and how incorrect delegation on ms-MCS-AdmPwd can expose cleartext credentials that aid lateral movement.

Examines WinRM misconfigurations—unencrypted channels, Basic auth, permissive TrustedHosts—that let attackers intercept credentials or relay authentication for remote command execution.

When you are conducting internal penetration tests in large environments, prioritizing attacks can be a challenging task, because of the number of systems and vulnerabilities.

SpecterOps argues identity risk now extends beyond Tier Zero, as attackers increasingly use legitimate credentials and trusted relationships to reach backups, regulated data, and other critical workloads.

This post focuses on obtaining domain administrative privileges from a local administrator or domain user account. Once the initial steps have been taken to obtain local administrative access on a Windows operating system, the natural next steps are to gain domain user and domain administrative privileges.

NetSPI security experts share key insights from DEF CON 33's "Access Everywhere" theme, from networking with hackers to expanding security expertise through sessions and workshops.