Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Downloads MZ/PE file

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Maps connected drives based on registry

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

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

Enumerates processes with tasklist

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.