Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Checks computer location settings

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

Creates a file in the Startup directory

A file was written to a Windows startup folder. Files in these directories are executed automatically when a user logs on or an application initializes.

Executes dropped EXE

Reads WinSCP keys stored on the system

Tries to access WinSCP stored sessions.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Accesses Microsoft Outlook profiles

Checks installed software on the system

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

Looks up external IP address via web service

Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext