redsnarf

Pentesting tool for retrieving credentials from Windows workstations

Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

This package contains a pentesting / redteaming tool by Ed Williams for retrieving hashes and credentials from Windows workstations, servers and domain controllers using OpSec Safe Techniques. RedSnarf functionality includes:

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install redsnarf`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing