Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

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.

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Maps connected drives based on registry

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

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.

Remote Services: SMB/Windows Admin Shares

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

Drops file in System32 directory