Dump Credentials from Windows Credential Manager With PowerShell

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•updated Aug 12, 2024•0•15

This rule detects attempts to dump credentials from the Windows Credential Manager using PowerShell. It specifically looks for the use of known PowerShell functions or code patterns associated with credential dumping tools or techniques. This includes functions like 'Get-PasswordVaultCredentials' and 'Get-CredManCreds', as well as the instantiation of .NET objects related to 'Windows.Security.Credentials.PasswordVault' or specific CSharpCodeProvider patterns often used in reflective loading or dynamic compilation for credential access.