Adds Run key to start application

Blocklisted process makes network request

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Downloads MZ/PE file

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Enumerates connected drives

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

Event Triggered Execution: Image File Execution Options Injection

Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Drops file in System32 directory

Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking

Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.