Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Print Processors

Adversaries may abuse print processors to run malicious DLLs during system boot for persistence and/or privilege escalation.

Checks computer location settings

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

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.

Executes dropped EXE

Indicator Removal: Clear Windows Event Logs

Clear Windows Event Logs to hide the activity of an intrusion.

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.

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Checks system information in the registry

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

Drops file in System32 directory

Modifies termsrv.dll

Commonly used to allow simultaneous RDP sessions.