The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/IamLucif3r on 2025-02-23 05:10:19.

Hey everyone,

I recently went down a rabbit hole researching self-healing malware—the kind that repairs itself, evades detection, and persists even after removal attempts. From mutation engines to network-based regeneration, these techniques make modern malware incredibly resilient.

In my latest write-up, I break down:

• How malware uses polymorphism & metamorphism to rewrite itself.
• Techniques like DLL injection, process hollowing, and thread hijacking for stealth.
• Persistence tricks (NTFS ADS, registry storage, WMI events).
• How some strains fetch fresh payloads via C2 servers & P2P networks.
• Defensive measures to detect & counter these threats.

Would love to hear your thoughts on how defenders can stay ahead of these evolving threats!

Check it out here: [Article]