Hackers love LOTL, this approach shuts them down

Every time cyber defenders and companies discover new ways to block intrusions, attackers change their tactics and find a way around the defenses. “Living off the Land” (LOTL) is a prime example: since many detection tools became good at flagging malware, attackers had to find an alternative. They realized that the use of legitimate tools built into operating systems is less likely to raise warning flags, so they leaned heavily into that approach. Recent research … More

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