How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does hunting-for-dcsync-attacks support?

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is hunting-for-dcsync-attacks free to use?

Yes. hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by mukul975.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install hunting-for-dcsync-attacks?

Run `npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks

Detect DCSync attacks by analyzing Windows Event ID 4662 for unauthorized DS-Replication-Get-Changes requests from non-domain-controller accounts.

mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills|Updated May 25, 2026

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Installation Guide

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How to use hunting-for-dcsync-attacks on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
›Active project directory where you want to add hunting-for-dcsync-attacks

Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills install mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks

Fetches hunting-for-dcsync-attacks from mukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────

│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/hunting-for-dcsync-attacks

Restart Cursor to activate hunting-for-dcsync-attacks. Access via /hunting-for-dcsync-attacks in your agent's command palette.

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Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

›View source on GitHub ›Skills CLI docs ›About Cursor ›What are agent skills?

Documentation

name	hunting-for-dcsync-attacks
description	Detect DCSync attacks by analyzing Windows Event ID 4662 for unauthorized DS-Replication-Get-Changes requests from non-domain-controller accounts.
domain	cybersecurity
subdomain	threat-hunting
tags	- threat-hunting - dcsync - active-directory - credential-access - t1003.006 - mimikatz - windows - dfir
version	'1.0'
author	mahipal
license	Apache-2.0
d3fend_techniques	- Application Protocol Command Analysis - Network Isolation - Network Traffic Analysis - Client-server Payload Profiling - Platform Monitoring
nist_csf	- DE.CM-01 - DE.AE-02 - DE.AE-07 - ID.RA-05

Hunting for DCSync Attacks

When to Use

When hunting for DCSync credential theft (MITRE ATT&CK T1003.006)
After detecting Mimikatz or similar tools in the environment
During incident response involving Active Directory compromise
When monitoring for unauthorized domain replication requests
During purple team exercises testing AD attack detection

Prerequisites

Windows Security Event Log forwarding enabled (Event ID 4662)
Audit Directory Service Access enabled via Group Policy
Domain Computers SACL configured on Domain Object for machine account detection
SIEM with Windows event data ingested (Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel)
Knowledge of legitimate domain controller accounts and replication partners

Workflow

Enable Auditing: Ensure Audit Directory Service Access is enabled on domain controllers.
Collect Events: Gather Windows Event ID 4662 with AccessMask 0x100 (Control Access).
Filter Replication GUIDs: Search for DS-Replication-Get-Changes and DS-Replication-Get-Changes-All.
Identify Non-DC Sources: Flag events where SubjectUserName is not a domain controller machine account.
Correlate with Network: Cross-reference source IPs against known DC addresses.
Validate Findings: Exclude legitimate replication tools (Azure AD Connect, SCCM).
Respond: Disable compromised accounts, reset krbtgt, investigate lateral movement.

Key Concepts

Concept	Description
DCSync	Technique abusing AD replication protocol to extract password hashes
Event ID 4662	Directory Service Access audit event
DS-Replication-Get-Changes	GUID 1131f6aa-9c07-11d1-f79f-00c04fc2dcd2
DS-Replication-Get-Changes-All	GUID 1131f6ad-9c07-11d1-f79f-00c04fc2dcd2
AccessMask 0x100	Control Access right indicating extended rights verification
T1003.006	OS Credential Dumping: DCSync

Tools & Systems

Tool	Purpose
Windows Event Viewer	Direct event log analysis
Splunk	SIEM correlation of Event 4662
Elastic Security	Detection rules for DCSync patterns
Mimikatz lsadump::dcsync	Attack tool used to perform DCSync
Impacket secretsdump.py	Python-based DCSync implementation
BloodHound	Identify accounts with replication rights

Output Format

Hunt ID: TH-DCSYNC-[DATE]-[SEQ]
Technique: T1003.006
Domain Controller: [DC hostname]
Subject Account: [Account performing replication]
Source IP: [Non-DC IP address]
GUID Accessed: [Replication GUID]
Risk Level: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]
Recommended Action: [Disable account, reset krbtgt, investigate]

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Steps

1Install skill using provided installation command
2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
3Evaluate output quality and relevance
4Iterate on prompts to improve results
5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices

✓ Do

+Start with clear, specific prompts
+Provide relevant context and constraints
+Review and refine all outputs before using
+Iterate to improve output quality
+Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

−Don't use without understanding skill limitations
−Don't skip validation of outputs
−Don't share sensitive information in prompts
−Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

★Be specific about desired format and style
★Ask for multiple options to choose from
★Request explanations to understand reasoning
★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This

✓ Use when

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid when

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path

1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Reviews

4.7★★★★★71 reviews

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Kwame Zhang★★★★★Dec 24, 2024
hunting-for-dcsync-attacks has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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Ganesh Mohane★★★★★Dec 20, 2024
We added hunting-for-dcsync-attacks from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
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Kwame Chen★★★★★Dec 20, 2024
hunting-for-dcsync-attacks has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
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Emma Tandon★★★★★Dec 16, 2024
I recommend hunting-for-dcsync-attacks for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
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Mia Farah★★★★★Dec 12, 2024
Useful defaults in hunting-for-dcsync-attacks — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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James Li★★★★★Dec 8, 2024
hunting-for-dcsync-attacks fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
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Ama Huang★★★★★Nov 27, 2024
Registry listing for hunting-for-dcsync-attacks matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
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Omar Kapoor★★★★★Nov 15, 2024
hunting-for-dcsync-attacks reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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Kabir Choi★★★★★Nov 15, 2024
We added hunting-for-dcsync-attacks from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
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Ama Ghosh★★★★★Nov 11, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: hunting-for-dcsync-attacks is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

hunting-for-dcsync-attacks

Install Skill

Installation Guide

How to use hunting-for-dcsync-attacks on Cursor

Prerequisites

Run the install command

Select Cursor when prompted

Verify installation

Security Notice

Documentation

Hunting for DCSync Attacks

When to Use

Prerequisites

Workflow

Key Concepts

Tools & Systems

Output Format

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Knowledge Enhancement

Quality Improvement

Implementation Guide

Best Practices

When to Use This

Learning Path

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