Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads ssh keys stored on the system

Tries to access SSH used by SSH programs.

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.

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Mark of the Web detected: This indicates that the page was originally saved or cloned.

Network Share Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host network.

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Run Powershell to get system information.

Discovers running processes

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

Drops file in System32 directory