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Mud In The Water - Private Case #29823

Mud In The Water - Private Case #29823

Difficulty: Hard Hard

$22.99 USD
$22.99 USD
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Usage

This lab is based on a Private Threat Brief and includes a multi-day intrusion that starts with a phishing vector for the initial access via malware and Remote Access Tools.

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Important: Choose the Correct License Type

Personal License

For individuals paying out of their own pocket for personal skill development only.

  • Self-funded learning
  • Personal skill improvement
  • No organizational benefit
Enterprise License

Required if any organization benefits from your use, including:

  • Company-sponsored training
  • Skills used for work purposes
  • Educational institutions
  • Team learning activities

Important: If your employer is paying for this lab OR if the skills learned will benefit your employer/organization in any way, you must purchase an Enterprise license. This applies even if you're paying personally but using the skills for work.

You will receive an email within 5 minutes of purchase with instructions on how to activate the lab. Buy now, use anytime within the next 3 months. Enjoy!

Disclaimer

All information in the DFIR Labs and analysis of that information shall be treated as TLP:RED. This classification mandates that the information is not shared publicly or privately without explicit permission from The DFIR Report.

The difficulty of each DFIR Lab case is inherently subjective and may vary based on the participant's individual skills and experience.

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Jeevanantham K
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