Checks computer location settings

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

Creates new service(s)

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Modifies file permissions

Reads ssh keys stored on the system

Tries to access SSH used by SSH programs.

Registers new Windows logon scripts automatically executed at logon.

Stops running service(s)

Windows security modification

Checks installed software on the system

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

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.

Enumerates connected drives

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

File and Directory Permissions Modification: Windows File and Directory Permissions Modification

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Drops file in System32 directory