Pass-the-Hash vs Pass-the-Ticket: Complete Guide
Active Directory credential attacks come in two flavors that confuse people constantly: Pass-the-Hash (PtH) and Pass-the-Ticket (PtT). Both let you authenticate as another user without knowing their plaintext password. But they work on completely different protocols, hit different defenses, and fail in different ways. This guide covers how each attack actually works under the hood, when to reach for one vs the other, how defenders detect them, and how red teamers stay ahead of detection. ...