Creates a file in the Startup directory

A file was written to a Windows startup folder. Files in these directories are executed automatically when a user logs on or an application initializes.

Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot

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 whether UAC is enabled

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Maps connected drives based on registry

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

Network Share Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host network.

Checks system information in the registry

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