Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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