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Dive deep into the world of Windows Forensics with this essential guide, crafted to empower cybersecurity professionals with a robust arsenal of commands for post-exploit analysis and network discovery. Whether you’re a forensic analyst, a security engineer, or a red team operator, this guide is tailored to enhance your investigative skills in navigating and securing Windows environments.
You Should Know:
1. Network Discovery Commands
– `net view /all` – Lists all shared resources on the network.
– `wmic share get name,path` – Displays shared folders and their paths.
– `nbtstat -a
` – Retrieves NetBIOS info of a remote host. <h2 style="color: yellow;">Example:</h2> [bash] net view \192.168.1.1 /all
2. User & Service Analysis
– `net user` – Lists all local user accounts.
– `wmic useraccount list full` – Detailed user account info.
– `tasklist /svc` – Shows running processes and associated services.
Example:
net user hacker /add (Malicious user check)
3. Advanced Networking Insights
– `netstat -ano` – Active connections with PID.
– `route print` – Displays the routing table.
– `arp -a` – Lists ARP cache entries.
Example:
netstat -ano | findstr "ESTABLISHED"
4. Firewall & Security Checks
– `netsh advfirewall show allprofiles` – Displays firewall status.
– `netsh firewall show state` – Legacy firewall check.
– `auditpol /get /category:` – Lists audit policies.
Example:
netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off (For testing only)
5. Forensic Data Extraction
– `wevtutil qe Security /f:text` – Exports Security logs.
– `logparser.exe` – Advanced log analysis (download from Microsoft).
– `dir /a /s /od` – Lists files sorted by date.
Example:
wevtutil epl Security C:\forensic_logs.evtx
6. Registry Forensics
– `reg query HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run` – Checks startup programs.
– `reg save HKLM\SAM C:\SAM_backup` – Backs up SAM database (Admin required).
Example:
reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"
What Undercode Say:
Windows forensics is a critical skill for cybersecurity experts. Mastering these commands allows rapid incident response, malware analysis, and network threat detection. Always verify logs, check unusual processes, and monitor unauthorized changes in the registry.
For advanced forensics, combine these commands with FTK Imager, Autopsy, or Volatility Framework for memory analysis.
Expected Output:
netstat -ano | findstr "LISTENING" Check open ports
wmic process get name,executablepath,processid Verify suspicious processes
dir C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming /s /b | findstr "exe" Hunt malware
Keep learning, stay secure! 🚀
References:
Reported By: Shamseer Siddiqui – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
