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 data files stored by FTP clients

Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.

Reads local data of messenger clients

Infostealers often target stored data of messaging applications, which can include saved credentials and account information.

Reads ssh keys stored on the system

Tries to access SSH used by SSH programs.

Reads user/profile data of local email clients

Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files

Steal credentials from unsecured files.

Windows security modification

Accesses Microsoft Outlook profiles

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Adds Run key to start application

Checks installed software on the system

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

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Discovers running processes

Running process information can be used to identify security tools or plan follow-on actions.

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger