How can DCSync backdoors be detected automatically?
Automated detection can be performed using tools like ACLight, which enumerates ACLs of all Active Directory objects and identifies users with excessive privileges (e.g., DCSync rights) that are not members of built-in admin groups. ACLight generates reports listing privileged accounts, including 'Irregular Accounts' that pose a security risk.
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**Related reading:**
- Domain Penetration - DCSync — original article
- An interesting way of bypassing Windows Attachment Manager
- Penetration Techniques - Exploitation of Nine Windows Privileges
- Penetration Techniques - Pass the Hash with Remote Desktop (Restricted Admin Mode)
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**Related reading:**
- Domain Penetration - DCSync — original article
- An interesting way of bypassing Windows Attachment Manager
- Penetration Techniques - Exploitation of Nine Windows Privileges
- Penetration Techniques - Pass the Hash with Remote Desktop (Restricted Admin Mode)
DCSync detectionACLightActive Directory ACLsShadow Admin detectionprivileged account
Source:Domain Penetration - DCSync