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Welcome to another episode of Hacks Weekly!
This time, we’ll present ways of employing MITM6 and NTLMRelay for man-in-the-middle attacks and credential relaying. MITM6 exploits default Windows DNS configurations to redirect traffic to an attacker’s machine by responding to DHCPv6 messages. We’ll demonstrate how to use MITM6 in conjunction with NTLMRelay for WPAD spoofing and authentication relaying. Additionally, we’ll cover straightforward one simple method to protect against MITM6 attacks and enhance your network security.
Get ready for a fresh dose of knowledge and valuable tips, explained step-by-step by Mike Jankowski-Lorek, PhD, Cybersecurity Expert, Director of Consulting at CQURE.
What is MITM6?
MITM6 is an advanced penetration testing tool that exploits default Windows DNS configurations to facilitate man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. It targets mainly networks where IPv6 is enabled but not actively used. By responding to DHCPv6 messages, MITM6 can redirect traffic from vulnerable Windows machines to an attacker’s system. These redirections take place because the Windows operating systems prioritize IPv6 and regularly request DHCPv6 configurations. When a client sends out a request for an IPv6 address, MITM6 listens for these requests and responds with its own configuration, assigning the attacker’s machine as the primary DNS server.
The mechanism of attack
How to protect against MITM6 attacks?
Curious to uncover the practical side of man-in-the-middle attacks? Head to our video with Mike!
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