Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Drops startup file

Loads dropped DLL

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Themida packer

Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

UPX packed file

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

Checks whether UAC is enabled

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.

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger