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🧠 Introduction What is SMBv1? SMBv1 (Server Message Block version 1) is a legacy protocol used in older versions of Windows for file and printer sharing. It is outdated, insecure, and known to be vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) and wormable attacks such as WannaCry and NotPetya. Example: “SMBv1 is an old communication protocol that lacks modern security features. Attackers can use it to move laterally across networks, install malware, or exploit known vulnerabilities.” ...

🧠 Introduction What is SMB Signing? SMB Signing is a security mechanism in Windows that ensures SMB (Server Message Block) traffic is cryptographically signed. This prevents attackers from tampering with SMB communications or launching man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks. When SMB Signing is disabled or not required, an attacker can hijack SMB sessions, relay NTLM hashes, or inject malicious payloads. Why It’s Important 🛡️ Unsigned SMB traffic can be intercepted, manipulated, or relayed by attackers. 🧑‍💻 Exploited during lateral movement, NTLM relay attacks, and credential harvesting. 🏢 Common in internal network attacks, red team ops, and real-world breaches. Example: “An attacker inside the network could impersonate a legitimate server, capture NTLM hashes from clients, and use them to authenticate against other systems — even without knowing the password.” ...