Living Off The Land (LOTL) techniques leverage legitimate Windows tools like PowerShell, WMI, and Certutil to conduct stealthy cyber attacks without relying on custom malware. These methods are highly effective for attackers due to their legitimacy, evasion capabilities, and persistence, posing significant challenges for defenders. #LOTL #PowerShell #WMI #Certutil
Keypoints
- LOTL techniques utilize built-in system tools to conduct malicious activities stealthily.
- PowerShell in-memory scripting and Empire integration enable advanced attack capabilities.
- WMI facilitates lateral movement and persistence through remote execution and event subscriptions.
- Certutil and BITSAdmin are exploited for stealthy payload downloads and execution.
- Defenders should focus on behavioral analysis and monitoring for suspicious PowerShell and WMI activity.
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