Dec 6, 2019
Posted in blog, Encryption, Featured, Information Security, pen testing, security awareness, Windows
Stealing Windows Wi-Fi WPA2-PSK Passwords through PowerShell
This week, I was hanging out with a friends, who happened to
forget their Wi-Fi Password to connect a new device to their network. I
decided, I would find a way and help them out so they could obtain the Wi-Fi
password. It then led me to a thought, that a malicious attacker could
technically use the same technique. Or, that it could be a good technique used
when pen testing an environment. So, therefore, I have decided to make a blog
post about it. Enjoy!
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Mar 5, 2018
Posted in Information Security, Tutorial, Windows
Bypassing Windows Logon Passwords
Introduction
So I had a friend who had an old laptop sitting around collecting dust at home. He knew I was into computers and asked me if I wanted it. And you know a techie…. when someone throws out free hardware you just can’t complain or say no!!
However, he realized he did not remember his password, and wanted to see what files still were on the machine before he let me have it. He was sure he backed all files up awhile back when he got his new laptop. But, he wanted to be sure, and knowing I am a Security Analyst wondered if I could help him out. So, I went ahead and was able to obtain his password so he could login to delete or save any data he still wanted.
After I completed the task to recover the password, I decided it would make a great blog article to write about.
So here it is…… (more…)