Checks computer location settings

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

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Process spawned suspicious child process

This child process is typically not spawned unless (for example) the parent process crashes. This typically indicates the parent process was unsuccessfully compromised.

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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