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Which technique do attackers use during the Installation phase of the cyber attack lifecycle to retain persistent, undetected access to a compromised system?

A Using rootkits to hide malicious activity in the operating system
B Exploiting known vulnerabilities in web applications
C Launching brute force attacks on used accounts
D Sending spear phishing emails to gain additional credentials

Explanation

Rootkits conceal malware and malicious activity by intercepting or altering operating-system processes, enabling attackers to maintain a stealthy, persistent presence on a compromised device. Microsoft documents that rootkits are used to hide malware so it can persist as long as possible.

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