### Comment:
How can malware gain persistence on an infected system?

### REPLY:
One effective way for malware to gain persistence on an infected system is by exploiting vulnerabilities in the operating system or installed software. By leveraging these vulnerabilities, the malware can gain elevated privileges and modify critical system files, making it extremely difficult to remove. Additionally, the malware can create hidden registry entries or modify system settings to ensure its persistence, evading detection by security software.