Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Downloads MZ/PE file

Enumerates connected drives

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

Checks computer location settings

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

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.

Modifies WinLogon for persistence