Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Adds Run key to start application

Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

UPX packed file

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