200-201 Network Intrusion Analysis Practice Question
An analyst detects multiple SMB authentication attempts from a single internal host to several other internal hosts using NTLM hashes instead of plaintext passwords. Which technique is most likely being used?
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Why each option matters
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Pass-the-hash
Pass-the-hash uses captured NTLM hashes to authenticate to other systems without needing the plaintext password. This is a common lateral movement technique.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Brute force
Why it's wrong here
Brute force tries passwords, not hashes.
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Kerberoasting
Why it's wrong here
Kerberoasting targets service accounts.
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Golden ticket attack
Why it's wrong here
Golden ticket forges Kerberos tickets.
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Pass-the-hash
Why this is correct
Pass-the-hash uses NTLM hashes for authentication.
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