Reads user/profile data of web browsers

Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

UPX packed file

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

Adds Run key to start application

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Enumerates connected drives

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

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.