# mimikatz {% embed url="" %} Mimikatz is a powerful tool that can be used for both legitimate and malicious purposes. ### **What is Mimikatz?** * Mimikatz is an open-source tool that can be used to extract sensitive information, such as passwords and credentials, from a system's memory. * It can be used by **security professionals** for activities such as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and address security weaknesses. * However, it can also be misused by **malicious actors** to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://oscp-certification.certs-study.com/password-attacks/mimikatz.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.