# Persistence Mechanism Analysis

> Master the identification and eradication of malware persistence. Learn to analyze registry keys, scheduled tasks, services, and advanced techniques like WMI and COM hijacking.

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Last updated: 2026-09-18

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| Level | Advanced |
| Category | Malware Analysis |
| Lessons | 3 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This advanced module dives deep into how malware maintains access to a compromised system across reboots. You will learn to identify, analyze, and eradicate both common and highly evasive persistence mechanisms. The curriculum covers standard techniques like Registry Run keys, Scheduled Tasks, and Windows Services, as well as advanced, fileless methods like WMI Event Subscriptions, COM Hijacking, and DLL Search Order Hijacking. By mastering persistence analysis, you will ensure complete threat eradication, prevent reinfection, and build robust behavioral detection rules for your SIEM.

## Lessons

1. What Are Persistence Mechanisms and Why Do They Matter (30 min)
2. Common Persistence Techniques (30 min)
3. Guided Lab: Identifying Persistence Artifacts from a Sample's Behavior (30 min)

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