Checks computer location settings

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

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Enumerates connected drives

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

Remote Services: SMB/Windows Admin Shares

Adversaries may use Valid Accounts to interact with a remote network share using Server Message Block (SMB).

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

Drops file in System32 directory