Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a built-in Windows feature that allows administrators to monitor, manage, and automate tasks across devices and applications in a network. WMI provides a standardized way to access system information, control hardware, and run scripts remotely. While it is a legitimate tool for IT management, cyber attackers can exploit WMI to move laterally, execute malicious commands, or maintain stealthy remote control over compromised systems without triggering traditional security alerts.