Post-Exploitation Techniques: What Happens After a Hack?

In our previous discussions, we delved into the intricacies of various attack vectors like HTTP Request Smuggling, focusing on how vulnerabilities are exploited. But what happens once an attacker has successfully gained access to a system? The post-exploitation phase is critical and can have long-lasting effects on an organization’s security. In this article, we’ll explore advanced Post-Exploitation Techniques, covering everything from persistence mechanisms to privilege escalation and data exfiltration.

While gaining initial access to a system is the first step for an attacker, the real damage often occurs during the post-exploitation phase. This stage involves the attacker’s next moves…