What other methods are there?
There are several other methods that malware can use to achieve persistence on a Windows system without being detected by Autoruns. Here are some additional examples:
1. Boot Sector Malware: Malware can infect the boot sector of a hard drive, which makes it difficult to detect using Autoruns. This type of malware can be particularly damaging because it can load before the operating system and be extremely difficult to remove.
2. Firmware/BIOS Malware: Malware can infect the firmware or BIOS of a computer, which can allow it to survive even if the hard drive is replaced or reformatted. This type of malware is particularly difficult to detect and remove because it resides in firmware or BIOS, which are not typically scanned by security software.
3. Fileless Malware: Fileless malware does not write any files to the file system, instead it operates entirely in memory or uses legitimate system processes to achieve its malicious goals. This type of malware is difficult to detect because it does not leave any traditional traces on the system.
4. Man-in-the-Browser Attacks: Malware can infect web browsers and inject malicious code into legitimate web pages, thereby allowing attackers to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or other personal information.
These are just a few of the many methods that malware can use to achieve persistence on a Windows system without being detected by Autoruns or other traditional security software. It's important to be vigilant and use a variety of tools and techniques to detect and prevent malware infection.