Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

Checks installed software on the system

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

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