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.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

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

Enumerates connected drives

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

Maps connected drives based on registry

Disk information is often read in order to detect sandboxing environments.

Network Service Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host's network.

Network Share Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host network.

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Discovers running processes

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

Drops file in System32 directory

UPX packed file

Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.