Windows Security

BloodHound CE: Map Active Directory Attack Paths to Domain Admin (2026)

Run SharpHound, read attack graphs, abuse ACL misconfigurations and Kerberoastable accounts — step-by-step path to Domain Admin in Active Directory.

LOLBins in 2026: How Attackers Use Windows Against Itself

79% of attacks in 2024 used no malware. Certutil, mshta, rundll32 — execution, persistence, and evasion via Windows built-ins. Detection rules included.

Windows Attack Techniques 2026: BYOVD, ClickFix, and C2 over Cloud

BYOVD EDR evasion, ClickFix delivery, C2 over cloud services — how modern Windows attackers operate in 2026, and the detection logic to catch them.

AD Attack Chains: From Initial Access to Domain Admin

A complete purple team walkthrough of Active Directory attack chains — from initial foothold through Kerberoasting, DCSync, and Golden Tickets to full domain compromise, with detection rules for every technique.

ADCS Abuse with Certipy: From Low-Priv User to Domain Admin via Certificate Services

Active Directory Certificate Services is installed in most enterprise networks — and almost always misconfigured. Here's how attackers exploit ESC1 through ESC8 with Certipy, and how to detect and stop them.

DCSync: How Attackers Steal Every Password in Your Domain — and How to Stop Them

DCSync abuses Active Directory replication to pull every password hash from a domain controller without touching it. Here's how the attack works, what it leaves in your logs, and how to build detections that catch it.

Trust Me, I'm a Shortcut: How LNK Files Lie to Windows Explorer

Windows .lnk shortcut files can show one target while silently executing another. Discover five spoofing techniques including CVE-2025-9491, how attackers exploit them, and how to detect them.

NTFS Alternate Data Streams: How Attackers Hide in Plain Sight

NTFS Alternate Data Streams let attackers hide executables inside innocent-looking files. Learn how ADS works, how malware uses it, and how to detect it with PowerShell, Sysinternals, and Sysmon.

NTLM Relay in 2026: Microsoft Declared It Dead. Attackers Didn't Get the Memo.

Microsoft is officially deprecating NTLM — yet CVE-2025-24054 was actively exploited days after patching, and the Coercion → Relay → ADCS → Domain Admin chain still works in most enterprise environments. Here's the full 2026 kill chain and how to detect it.

Pass-the-Hash & Pass-the-Ticket: How Attackers Move Laterally — and How to Catch Them

A practitioner's guide to PtH and PtT attacks: how they work, what tools attackers use, what evidence they leave behind, and how to build detections with Sigma and Wazuh.

Shadow Credentials: Account Takeover Without a Password

Shadow Credentials abuse msDS-KeyCredentialLink via DACL misconfiguration to add a rogue certificate, authenticate via PKINIT, and extract NT hashes — no password required.

UEFI Bootkits: The Malware That Lives Below Your Operating System

UEFI bootkits survive OS reinstalls, hide from every AV and EDR tool, and can bypass Secure Boot on fully-patched systems. Here's how they work and what you can do about it.

When Your Defender Becomes the Attacker: How Trusted Windows Processes Get Weaponized

Windows Defender and other high-privilege system processes are increasingly targeted by attackers. Learn how security tools become attack surfaces — and what you can do about it.

Active Directory Attacks: The Complete Attack Path Guide

A structured guide to Active Directory attack techniques — from BloodHound enumeration through Kerberoasting, LSASS dumping, ADCS abuse, and Shadow Credentials to Entra ID pivot. Every technique with detection coverage.

UPnP: The Hidden Door in Your Router That You Never Opened

UPnP lets apps silently open ports on your router without asking. It's enabled by default on almost every home router — and it has been exploited by botnets, malware, and remote attackers for decades. Here's what it is and how to turn it off.

Lock the Front Door: Mandatory Security Actions Every Home User Must Take

A practical, no-nonsense guide to the essential security actions every home user should take to protect their computer, network, and personal data from everyday cyber threats.

PathSentry: Detecting and Preventing Windows PATH Hijacking Attacks

Windows PATH hijacking enables attackers to execute malicious code through writable directories. PathSentry uses two-phase detection to identify vulnerable PATH entries before exploitation.

Should I Switch to Linux in 2026? The Honest Answer

Linux hits 5% US market share. With Windows 10 ending support, is switching to Linux the right move? Real stats, costs, and answers.