Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Themida packer

Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

Checks whether UAC is enabled

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Looks up external IP address via web service

Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger