Question

Which of the following Windows registry keys is most useful for malware that aims at maintaining persistent presence on the infected system?
A.HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
B. HKLM\SECURITY
C. %UserProfile%\ntuser.dat
D.HKCU\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties

Answer 1

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run is the windows registry keys is most useful for malware that aims at maintaining persistent presence on the infected system.

What's a registry key?

• The Windows operating system and any apps that choose to use the registry store low-level settings in a hierarchical database called the Windows Registry. The registry can be used by the kernel, device drivers, services, Security Accounts Manager, and user interfaces.
• It Offers Security The Registry offers two sizes of access control. To start, you can configure each workstation or server to forbid connections to the distant Registry. This is safe, but it also prevents you from editing policies on that machine using the System Policy Editor.
• Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and hit Enter to open the command prompt's Windows registry. Regedit should be typed into the Command Prompt and entered.

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