Checks computer location settings

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

Creates new service(s)

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

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

Enumerates connected drives

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

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

Power Settings

powercfg controls all configurable power system settings on a Windows system and can be abused to prevent an infected host from locking or shutting down.

Uses WMI to collect hardware manufacturer information

Uses WMI to read the system manufacturer, model, baseboard or display adapter, which is often used to detect virtual machines and evade sandboxes.

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext

UPX packed file

Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.