Clipboard Data

Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Checks installed software on the system

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

Enumerates connected drives

Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

Clear artifacts associated with previously established persistence like scheduletasks on a host.

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Checks system information in the registry

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