Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Prevents Microsoft Defender from scanning certain paths by adding an exclusion.

Uses the Powershell Add-MpPreference cmdlet to exclude paths from being scanned by Microsoft Defender.

System Binary Proxy Execution: Rundll32

Abuse Rundll32 to proxy execution of malicious code.

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Window

Windows that would typically be displayed when an application carries out an operation can be hidden.

Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger