Overview
The NetworkProfiles command enumerates Windows network profiles, providing information about configured network connections including WiFi networks, VPNs, and Ethernet connections. This reveals network connectivity history and potential targets for lateral movement.Syntax
Remote Execution
Output
Returns network profile information:- Profile name
- Network category (Public, Private, Domain)
- Connection type (Wired, Wireless, VPN)
- Date created
- Date last connected
- Managed/Unmanaged status
Use Cases
- Red Team
- Blue Team
- Identify previously connected networks
- Discover VPN configurations
- Map network movement history
- Find WiFi networks for SSID tracking
- Identify corporate vs guest networks
Example Output
Remote Execution
This command supports remote execution using the
-computername parameter.Detection Considerations
Low detection risk - queries network profile registry data.
Related Commands
- WifiProfile - WiFi profiles with passwords
- NetworkShares - Network shares
- DNSCache - DNS cache entries
- ARPTable - ARP table