ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software

Detects file using ACProtect software.

Checks computer location settings

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

Drops startup file

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Checks installed software on the system

Looks up Uninstall key entries in the registry to enumerate software on the system.

Installs/modifies Browser Helper Object

BHOs are DLL modules which act as plugins for Internet Explorer.

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

Bootkits write to the MBR to gain persistence at a level below the operating system.

UPX packed file

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