In June 2014, Microsoft released KB2871997 which takes many of the enhanced security protection mechanisms built into Windows 8.1 & Windows Server 2012 R2 and “back-ports” them to Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008R2, and Windows Server 2012. The enhanced security features reduce the credential data stored in memory and supports modern authentication (Kerberos … Continue reading Microsoft KB2871997: Back-Porting Windows 8.1/Win2012R2 Enhanced Security & Pass The Hash Mitigation to Windows 7, Windows 8, & Windows 2008R2