After we have compromised a machine inside a network, we need to download tools for lateral movement, local exploits to escalate privileges, etc. Knowing how to setup a file dropper is crucial.

When I was doing the OSCP 24-hour exam but also when doing the training in the labs, that was very useful as I could easily download any payload, Trojan or implant from my kali machine to the target machine:

For a more "heavy" tool but much more powerful have a look to this one: https://github.com/kgretzky/pwndrop

For more hints about post exploitation, check post-exploitation post here:

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Linux Post-exploitation Check wrong permissions: Find setuid binaries: find / -perm -4000 -ls 2> /dev/null Find files world writable: find / -path /sys -prune -o -path /proc -prune -o -type f -perm -o=w -ls 2> /dev/null Find directories world writable…

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