Malicious actors have been increasingly "living off the land," utilizing built-in tools and libraries within operating systems to facilitate their attacks. This approach minimizes the need for external malicious software, reducing their digital footprint and evading traditional antivirus detection mechanisms. Using native features for malicious purposes, particularly in ransomware campaigns, presents a unique challenge for cybersecurity defenses. It highlights the need for more advanced, behavior-based detection systems to identify and respond to abnormal activities, even when executed through legitimate system processes.
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