Modifies service settings

Alters the configuration of existing services.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

Stops running service(s)

Adds Run key to start application

Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

remove IFEO.

Maps connected drives based on registry

Disk information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

Modifies boot configuration data using bcdedit

Power Settings

powercfg controls all configurable power system settings on a Windows system and can be abused to prevent an infected host from locking or shutting down.

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

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry