Reads local data of messenger clients

Infostealers often target stored data of messaging applications, which can include saved credentials and account information.

Adds Run key to start application

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Downloads MZ/PE file

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

Mark of the Web detected: This indicates that the page was originally saved or cloned.

Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

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.

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

Checks computer location settings

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

Drops file in System32 directory