Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

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 whether UAC is enabled

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Enumerates connected drives

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

Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

Uses Verclsid to proxy-execute a COM object

Verclsid is a signed Windows utility that verifies COM shell extensions. It can instantiate specific CLSIDs to execute malicious payloads under a trusted binary.

Drops file in System32 directory