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 a file named after a Windows system binary

The file runs from a user directory while carrying the name of an executable that normally only exists in System32.

Executes dropped EXE

Impair Defenses: Safe Mode Boot

Loads dropped DLL

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 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.

Enumerates connected drives

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

Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

Clear artifacts associated with previously established persistence like scheduletasks on a host.

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Maps connected drives based on registry

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

Discovers running processes

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

Drops file in System32 directory

Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger