What is NTLMv2?

Desha
2 min readMar 1, 2023

NTLMv2 (NT LAN Manager version 2) is a protocol used by Windows operating systems for authentication and authorization purposes. However, NTLMv2 can also be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to a system, steal credentials, and perform other malicious activities.

Key features of NTLMv2

  1. Authentication Protocol: NTLMv2 is primarily used for authentication between clients and…

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Desha

Cyber Security Specialist, Bug Bounty Hunter & Penetration Tester