Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Reads data files stored by FTP clients

Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

UPX packed file

Detects executables packed with UPX/modified UPX open source packer.

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Checks installed software on the system

Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Power Settings

powercfg controls all configurable power system settings on a Windows system and can be abused to prevent an infected host from locking or shutting down.

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext