Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Modifies file permissions

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Adds Run key to start application

Blocklisted process makes network request

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Downloads MZ/PE file

Drops Chrome extension

Enumerates connected drives

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

Modifies Installed Components in the registry

Modifies Windows Firewall

Sets file execution options in registry

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

AutoIT Executable

AutoIT scripts compiled to PE executables.

Checks computer location settings

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

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of NtCreateThreadExHideFromDebugger

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger