Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Indirect Command Execution

Adversaries may abuse utilities that allow for command execution to bypass security restrictions that limit the use of command-line interpreters.

Loads dropped DLL

Reads user/profile data of local email clients

Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Checks installed software on the system

Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

Detects references to legitimate web services potentially used as dead drop resolvers

Detects Telegram, Steam, and other legitimate web-service references that may be used to retrieve secondary C2 infrastructure.

Looks up external IP address via web service

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