Checks computer location settings

Looks up country code configured in the registry, likely geofence.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Modifies system executable filetype association

Registers COM server for autorun

UPX packed file

Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.

Adds Run key to start application

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Checks installed software on the system

Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.