312-85 Threat Hunting And Detection Practice Question
Which THREE indicators are strong evidence of a 'Pass-the-Hash' attack occurring in your network?
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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Logon Type 3 occurring from a workstation to a workstation
Pass-the-hash involves abnormal logon types, NTLM usage, and suspicious logons from unexpected source IPs.
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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Logon Type 3 occurring from a workstation to a workstation
Why this is correct
This is anomalous for normal user behavior.
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Logon from an unexpected source IP
Why this is correct
Lateral movement frequently originates from unexpected hosts.
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Success of local service startup
Why it's wrong here
Service startups are standard administrative events.
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NTLM authentication instead of Kerberos
Why this is correct
Pass-the-hash relies on NTLM; Kerberos is preferred for secure logins.
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High volume of Kerberos TGS requests
Why it's wrong here
This is for Kerberoasting.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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