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What is DCSync and what protocol does it use to replicate user credentials?

DCSync is a technique in mimikatz that uses the Directory Replication Service (DRS) protocol to replicate user credentials from a domain controller. It calls IDL_DRSGetNCChanges to export password hashes of all domain users, enabling attackers to escalate privileges or move laterally.

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