Offensive PowerShell
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PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and command-line shell used predominantly by system administrators for automation and configuration management. However, its capabilities make it a valuable tool for red teamers to conduct penetration testing, exploit vulnerabilities, and maintain persistence within a target environment.
Pre-installed and Trusted: PowerShell is natively installed on Windows operating systems, and its legitimate use by administrators makes it less likely to raise immediate suspicion during red teaming activities.
Automation and Scripting: The ability to automate complex tasks with simple scripts makes PowerShell an ideal choice for red teamers. Tasks such as reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities can be scripted to save time and reduce manual effort.
Integration with .NET: PowerShell’s integration with the .NET framework allows red teamers to leverage a vast library of functions and classes, expanding the scope of their capabilities.
Remoting Capabilities: PowerShell remoting enables red teamers to execute commands on remote systems, making lateral movement within a network more efficient.
Living-off-the-Land (LotL) Techniques: Using PowerShell, red teamers can leverage existing tools and scripts within the target environment to achieve their objectives, minimizing the need to introduce new, potentially detectable software.
Example 1: Gathering System Information
This script gathers detailed information about the computer, including hardware, operating system, and network configurations.
Output:
This script downloads a payload from a specified URL and executes it.
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