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

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

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

Detected potential entity reuse from brand microsoft.

Drops file in System32 directory