Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Registers COM server for autorun

UPX packed file

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

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

Checks installed software on the system

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

Checks system information in the registry

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