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An attacker gains access using stolen credentials but never executes malware. Which type of attack is this?
The correct answer is A. Living-off-the-land attack. Living-off-the-land attacks rely on legitimate tools (PowerShell, WMI, PsExec) and valid credentials, making them harder to detect.
Submitted by jakub_pl· Mar 6, 2026Fundamentals
Question
An attacker gains access using stolen credentials but never executes malware. Which type of attack is this?
Options
- ALiving-off-the-land attack
- BZero-day exploit
- CPolymorphic malware
- DRootkit infection
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A92% (57)
- B5% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Living-off-the-land attacks rely on legitimate tools (PowerShell, WMI, PsExec) and valid credentials, making them harder to detect.
Topics
#Attack types#Living-off-the-land#Credential theft#Evasion
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