Checks BIOS information in registry

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

UPX packed file

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

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Downloads MZ/PE file

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Legitimate hosting services abused for malware hosting/C2

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger