Checks computer location settings

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

Drops startup file

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

Loads dropped DLL

Modifies file permissions

Obfuscated with Agile.Net obfuscator

Detects use of the Agile.Net commercial obfuscator, which is capable of entity renaming and control flow obfuscation.

UPX packed file

Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

Uses the VBS compiler for execution

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Adds Run key to start application

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Checks installed software on the system

Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Enumerates connected drives

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

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Modifies WinLogon

Password Policy Discovery

Attempt to access detailed information about the password policy used within an enterprise network.

AutoIT Executable

AutoIT scripts compiled to PE executables.

Checks system information in the registry

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

Drops file in System32 directory

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Users

Suspicious use of NtCreateThreadExHideFromDebugger

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext