## Persistence Mechanism Analysis

**Context:** After the installation of the AppleSeed backdoor, a persistence mechanism was activated to ensure continued access to the compromised systems.

### Mechanism Details:
- **Registry Modifications**: The malware altered registry entries to execute the backdoor upon system start.
- **Scheduled Tasks**: A scheduled task was created to periodically check and re-establish the backdoor's connection if disrupted.

### Mitigation Strategies:
- Regularly audit registry and task scheduler entries for unauthorized changes.
- Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor and block persistence activities.