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establishing-persistence

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Establish persistence on Windows and Linux systems using registry keys, scheduled tasks, services, cron jobs, SSH keys, backdoor accounts, and rootkits. Use when performing post-exploitation or maintaining long-term access.

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# Establishing Persistence

## When to Use

- Maintaining access to compromised systems
- Post-exploitation techniques
- Red team operations
- Persistence testing
- Backdoor creation

## When NOT to Use

- **Before you have access** — use the relevant initial access or privilege
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