CAPEC-270 Modification of Registry Run Keys

abstraction: detailedstatus: active

An adversary adds a new entry to the "run keys" in the Windows registry so that an application of their choosing is executed when a user logs in. In this way, the adversary can get their executable to operate and run on the target system with the authorized user's level of permissions. This attack is a good way for an adversary to run persistent spyware on a user's machine, such as a keylogger.

likelihood: Mediumseverity: Medium
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