Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Stops running service(s)

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

Network Share Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host network.

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger