Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Modifies file permissions

Reads ssh keys stored on the system

Tries to access SSH used by SSH programs.

Adds Run key to start application

Checks installed software on the system

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

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

Creates a large amount of network flows

This may indicate a network scan to discover remotely running services.

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.

Mark of the Web detected: This indicates that the page was originally saved or cloned.

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Discovers running processes

Running process information can be used to identify security tools or plan follow-on actions.