Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Blocklisted process makes network request

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Enumerates connected drives

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

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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