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.

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Looks up external IP address via web service

Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger