ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software

Detects file using ACProtect software.

Allows Network login with blank passwords

Allows local user accounts with blank passwords to access device from the network.

Checks computer location settings

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

Drops startup file

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Reads WinSCP keys stored on the system

Tries to access WinSCP stored sessions.

Reads data files stored by FTP clients

Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.

Reads local data of messenger clients

Infostealers often target stored data of messaging applications, which can include saved credentials and account information.

Reads user/profile data of local email clients

Email clients store some user data on disk where infostealers will often target it.

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.

Accesses Microsoft Outlook accounts

Adds Run key to start application

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Modifies WinLogon

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext