Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Modifies file permissions

Modifies system executable filetype association

Registers COM server for autorun

Adds Run key to start application

Blocklisted process makes network request

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

Checks system information in the registry

System information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.