Defined term
Persistence
Persistence: The ability of malware (malicious software) to maintain access to a compromised system even after mitigation steps have been taken.
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Definition
The ability of malware (malicious software) to maintain access to a compromised system even after mitigation steps have been taken. Achieving some degree of persistence eliminates the need to reinfect a machine.
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ODNI Cyber Threats to Elections Lexicon
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