Living Off the Land
"Living Off the Land" (LOL) attacks refer to a technique where attackers use legitimate tools and features already present in the victim's environment to conduct their malicious activities.
- Research indicates that over 50% of cyber attacks in recent years have involved the use of LotL techniques, underscoring their prevalence.
- A survey by the Ponemon Institute found that 70% of security professionals report difficulty in distinguishing between normal and malicious activity due to the use of legitimate tools in attacks.
What are Living Off the Land (LotL) attacks?
"Living Off the Land" (LotL) refers to a strategy employed by attackers where they use legitimate tools and features already present in the target environment to conduct malicious activities. This technique is increasingly significant as it allows attackers to blend in with normal operations, making detection by traditional security measures challenging.
Living Off the Land (LotL) attacks exploit legitimate tools and software present within the target's environment to conduct malicious activities, making detection notably challenging for security teams. These tactics enable attackers to blend in with normal network activity, bypassing traditional security measures.
Common LotL Tools and Techniques
How Vectra AI Can Help
Vectra AI's platform enhances your defense against Living Off the Land attacks by leveraging AI-driven behavioral analysis to identify and respond to unusual activities involving legitimate tools. Our solution provides deep visibility and context, enabling SOC teams to quickly detect and mitigate LotL attacks. To see our platform in action, we encourage you to watch a self-guided demo of our platform.