Weaponizing Apathy: How Threat Actors Exploit Vulnerabilities and Legitimate Software (opens in new tab)

Threat actors increasingly exploit legitimate software and known vulnerabilities to evade detection and deliver attacks. Tools like Microsoft Office and Remote Access Tools enable persistence, data theft, and remote control while blending into normal activity. This trend exposes a key weakness, organizations often overlook trusted tools and unpatched systems, giving attackers an easy path in.