One of the big takeaways from our 2023 engagements, and consequently a key theme of M-Trends 2024, is that attackers are focusing more on evasion. They are aiming to avoid detection technologies (such as endpoint detection and response) and maintain persistence on networks for as long as possible, either by targeting edge devices, leveraging “living off the land” and other techniques, or through the use of zero-day vulnerabilities in security and other solutions prevalent throughout enterprises.