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 new service(s)

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Modifies file permissions

Registers new Windows logon scripts automatically executed at logon.

Stops running service(s)

Windows security modification

Checks whether UAC is enabled

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.

Drops file in System32 directory