312-85 Threat Hunting And Detection Practice Question
When hunting for credential dumping using Mimikatz, which process memory access pattern is the most common indicator?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Access to lsass.exe
Mimikatz typically attempts to access LSASS.exe with specific access masks to read memory.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Access to csrss.exe
Why it's wrong here
Access to CSRSS is common for normal system functions.
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Access to svchost.exe
Why it's wrong here
SVCHOST contains various services, but is not the target for credential dumping.
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Access to lsass.exe
Why this is correct
Accessing LSASS memory is the hallmark of credential dumping tools like Mimikatz.
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Access to explorer.exe
Why it's wrong here
Explorer access is usually related to user activity monitoring.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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