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

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

Enumerates processes with tasklist

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories

UPX packed file

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