What kind of expliot technique could involve utilizing existing software on the target system?

Living off the Land is a technique that involves utilizing existing software and tools already present on a target system to carry out exploits or actions, thereby avoiding detection. This method capitalizes on the legitimate software that is often necessary for the operation of the system, making it more challenging for security personnel to recognize malicious activities since the tools are already trusted and in use.

Using this technique can provide attackers with a stealthy approach, allowing them to blend in with normal system operations. By leveraging software that is part of the system, attackers minimize the need for additional malware or suspicious tools that might trigger security alarms.

In contrast to this approach, exploiting software vulnerabilities directly targets weaknesses in software applications, while exploiting network configurations focuses on securely misconfiguring network devices. Utilizing brute force attacks typically refers to systematically guessing passwords or encryption keys until the correct one is found, which does not involve existing software but rather attempts to gain unauthorized access through sheer computational effort.