Challenge Overview

The data server storing consumer credit card information for a large department store was compromised. Hackers had been accessing the server for months, and the administrators ignored log alerts. Your task is to analyze the server logs, identify the time of access, and determine which account was compromised. Use the available logs to trace the attacker's activities, pinpoint the breach, and gather evidence to report the findings and mitigate the impact on the store. This experience requires knowledge of Windows Log Analysis using various tools. You will demonstrate the use of Windows Event Analysis and Windows Incident Handling. The target machine is running Windows 10 and has a 10.10.1.158 IP address. Your task is to examine Windows 10 logs using the event viewer and answer the flags. Username: CyberQ and Password: Password123.

What You Will Learn

  • Analyzing Windows event logs to identify key events and security threats.
  • Tracing unauthorized activities and pinpointing compromised accounts through log data.
  • Using tools for Windows event analysis and incident handling.
  • Gathering evidence from Windows logs to report and mitigate the impact of a security breach.

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