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

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Checks installed software on the system

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

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Enumerates processes with tasklist