Checks computer location settings

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

Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking

Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads ssh keys stored on the system

Tries to access SSH used by SSH programs.

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.

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.

Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

Drops file in System32 directory