active-directory-attacks

> AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments. # Active Directory Attacks ## Purpose Provide comprehensive techniques for attacking Microsoft Active Directory environments. Covers reconnaissance, credential harvesting, Kerberos attacks, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and domain dominance for red team operations and penetration testing. ## Inputs/Prerequisites - Kali Linux or Windows attack platform - Domain user credentials (for most attacks) - Network access to Domain Controller - Tools: Impacket, Mimikatz, BloodHound, Rubeus, CrackMapExec ## Outputs/Deliverables - Domain enumeration data - Extracted credentials and hashes - Kerberos tickets for impersonation - Domain Administrator access - Persistent access mechanisms --- ## Essential Tools | Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | BloodHound | AD attack path visualization | | Impacket | Python AD attack tools | | Mimikatz | Credential extraction | | Rubeus | Kerberos attacks | | CrackMapExec | Network exploitation | | PowerView | AD enumeration | | Responder | LLMNR/NBT-NS poisoning | --- ## Core Workflow ### Step 1: Kerberos Clock Sync Kerberos requires clock synchronization (±5 minutes): ```bash # Detect clock skew nmap -sT 10.10.10.10 -p445 --script smb2-time # Fix clock on Linux sudo date -s "14 APR 2024 18:25:16" # Fix clock on Windows net time /domain /set # Fake clock without changing system time f...