### Overview
FIN7 has implemented various persistence mechanisms to ensure continued access to the retailer's network, complicating remediation efforts.

### Key Findings
- **Backdoor Installations**: Multiple backdoors have been identified, allowing FIN7 to regain access even after initial malware removal attempts.
- **Scheduled Tasks and Services**: The attackers utilized scheduled tasks and modified system services to maintain their foothold.

### Next Steps
- **Lateral Movement Detection**: With persistence established, anticipate attempts to move laterally within the network, specifically towards the payment processing environments.