Checks whether UAC is enabled

Downloads MZ/PE file

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

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Network Share Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host network.

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.