200-201 Network Intrusion Analysis Practice Question
An analyst examines PCAP and sees multiple SMB sessions from internal host 10.1.1.10 to 10.1.1.20, 10.1.1.30, and 10.1.1.40 within seconds. The NTLM authentication contains a hash parameter that is identical across sessions. Which lateral movement technique is most likely being used?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Pass-the-hash
Pass-the-hash uses the same NTLM hash to authenticate to multiple hosts without knowing the plaintext password.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Golden ticket
Why it's wrong here
Golden ticket forges Kerberos tickets, not NTLM.
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Pass-the-hash
Why this is correct
Identical NTLM hash across multiple SMB sessions indicates pass-the-hash.
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Kerberoasting
Why it's wrong here
Kerberoasting targets service account tickets, not NTLM hashes.
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Pass-the-ticket
Why it's wrong here
Pass-the-ticket uses Kerberos tickets, not NTLM hashes.
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