Fileless malware, a dangerous replacement for traditional malware, runs entirely in a computer’s memory, leaving no trace on the hard drive, making detection harder. This threat exploits built-in administrative tools to avoid traditional security measures and survives system restarts. The latest attacks use a blend of techniques to bypass security, such as code injection and registry manipulation. The complexity of detecting these threats highlights the need for improved detection techniques, security policies, and user education. AI and machine learning could offer advanced detection and prevention tactics.
Living-Off-the-Land (LOTL) Attacks: Exploiting What’s Already There
LOTL (Living-Off-the-Land) attacks are a cybersecurity threat where attackers use legitimate system tools to execute malicious operations without deploying external malware. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
