Checks computer location settings

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

Disables service(s)

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 user/profile data of web browsers

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

Stops running service(s)

Adds Run key to start application

Badlisted process makes network request

Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Enumerates connected drives

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

Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

remove IFEO.

Indicator Removal: File Deletion

Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

Checks system information in the registry

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

Drops file in System32 directory