Adds Run key to start application

Enumerates connected drives

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

Modifies Windows Firewall

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

Discovers running processes

Running process information can be used to identify security tools or plan follow-on actions.

Drops file in System32 directory

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 a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.