Checks computer location settings

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

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.

Executes dropped EXE

Modifies file permissions

Modifies system executable filetype association

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

File and Directory Permissions Modification: Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification

Hijack Execution Flow: Executable Installer File Permissions Weakness

Possible Turn off User Account Control's privilege elevation for standard users.

Indicator Removal: File Deletion

Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

Power Settings

powercfg controls all configurable power system settings on a Windows system and can be abused to prevent an infected host from locking or shutting down.

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry