UPX packed file

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

VMProtect packed file

Detects executables packed with VMProtect commercial packer.

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.

Checks computer location settings

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

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger