From Crash to Compromise: Unlocking the Potential of Windows Crash Dumps in Offensive Security

Windows crash dump files, frequently overlooked in offensive contexts despite their forensic value, contain several sensitive elements that threat actors can exploit for privilege escalation, credential harvesting, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
By
Jason Mull
May 9, 2025

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