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docker compose up -d # bloodhound stackbloodhound-python -d <domain> -u <user> -p <pass> -ns <dc_ip> -c allSMB/WinRM/RDP/LDAP assessment and credential checks.
pipx install netexecnetexec smb <target> -u <user> -p <pass>Network discovery and service fingerprinting.
sudo apt install -y nmapnmap -sC -sV -Pn <target>Password cracking for recovered hashes.
sudo apt install -y hashcathashcat -m <mode> <hashes> <wordlist>Exploit/proof-of-concept and post modules.
sudo apt install -y metasploit-frameworkmsfconsoleUserland pivoting and tunnel setup.
go install github.com/nicocha30/ligolo-ng/cmd/...@latestligolo-proxy -selfcert