The file typically ranges from , is compiled for x64 architecture, and is almost always delivered as a reflective PE (Portable Executable) or loaded directly into memory via Cobalt Strike or similar command-and-control (C2) frameworks.
nanodump.x64.exe is the compiled Windows executable for , a specialized Red Team tool used to dump the memory of the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) process. It is designed to be stealthy, bypass security software like EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and minimize the footprint left on a target system. nanodump.x64.exe
nanodump.x64.exe --dump --base64 > lsass_b64.txt The file typically ranges from , is compiled
nanodump.x64.exe remains popular because it is . In 2024–2025, ransomware affiliates have shifted from using procdump.exe (loud) to nanodump variants. nanodump
nanodump.x64.exe is a specialized post-exploitation tool designed to dump the memory of the while minimizing detection by security software like antivirus (AV) or Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). It is primarily used by red teams and penetration testers to extract credentials (hashes, tickets) for offline analysis. Tool Overview
The LSASS process stores password hashes (NTLM), Kerberos tickets, and other secrets for logged-on users. If an attacker can read LSASS memory, they can extract: