Most Popular Detection 2026: Registry Run Key and Startup Folder Persistence

Ibrahim Saud@tektrix

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Detects persistence attempts on Windows by monitoring for modifications to common Registry Run/RunOnce keys or the creation of executable files within the user startup directory. The rule excludes common legitimate processes like msiexec.exe, trustedinstaller.exe, and explorer.exe to minimize false positives.