What are Living off the Land (LotL) Attacks?

Living off the Land (LotL) Attacks

Definition

Cyberattacks that use legitimate system tools and software to conduct malicious activity, making them harder to detect.

LotL attacks rely on trusted system components, such as PowerShell or WMI, to bypass traditional security measures.

Real-World Examples

Attackers using PowerShell scripts to execute malicious commands without downloading external malware.

Quiz

Do LotL attacks rely on third-party malware?

No, they use legitimate tools.