Creates new service(s)

Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking

Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Modifies service settings

Alters the configuration of existing services.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

Infostealers often target stored browser data, which can include saved credentials etc.

RustDesk remote access tool

RustDesk is an open-source remote admin tool.

Stops running service(s)

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.

Checks whether UAC is enabled

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.

Drops file in System32 directory

Probable phishing domain