What is Living off the Land (LotL) attack technique and why is it difficult to detect?

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals — Hard

What is Living off the Land (LotL) attack technique and why is it difficult to detect?

Accepted Answer

Living off the Land (LotL) attack technique involves using legitimate system tools for malicious activities, making it hard to detect. Attackers blend in with normal administrative behavior, evading signature-based detection.