Checks BIOS information in registry

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

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 dropped EXE

Indicator Removal: Clear Windows Event Logs

Clear Windows Event Logs to hide the activity of an intrusion.

Adds Run key to start application

Enumerates connected drives

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

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

Drops file in System32 directory