Checks computer location settings

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

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.

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

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

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

Drops file in System32 directory