> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dmcxblue.gitbook.io/red-team-notes-2-0/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dmcxblue.gitbook.io/red-team-notes-2-0/credential-dumping/mimikatz.md). # Mimikatz A tool built by @gentilkiwi to learn C and Windows Security if you are fully aware plaintext credentials, PINS, and Kerberos Tickets can be extracted from memory. A few examples will be given with the tool A requirement is to elevate permissions to Administrator or SYSTEM ![](/files/nAVbnGZNncDmQrGw0ZKy) Windows has implemented more security into its OS that plaintext credentials are now a little more difficult to achieve, but we can still grab the LM Hash of the OS and crack this offline or utilize the PTH technique within mimikatz or other tools. Attackers can take advantage of Administrator permissions and enable this feature again, to allow the grab of cleartext credentials `reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest /v UseLogonCredential /t REG_DWORD /d 1` This allows the gathering of cleartext credentials, as demonstrated below after a user authenticates again ![](/files/RXgjdFr7bxUIdSx9G6PN) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://dmcxblue.gitbook.io/red-team-notes-2-0/credential-dumping/mimikatz.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.