Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads data files stored by FTP clients

Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.

Reads user/profile data of local email clients

Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

Uses the VBS compiler for execution

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

Windows security modification

Accesses Microsoft Outlook profiles

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Adds Run key to start application

Checks installed software on the system

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

Enumerates connected drives

Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Looks up external IP address via web service

Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

Manipulates WinMon driver.

Roottkits write to WinMon to hide PIDs from being detected.

Manipulates WinMonFS driver.

Roottkits write to WinMonFS to hide directories/files from being detected.

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext