Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Checks computer location settings

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

Clipboard Data

Adversaries may collect data stored in the clipboard from users copying information within or between applications.

Executes dropped EXE

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.

Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files

Steal credentials from unsecured files.

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

Blocklisted process makes network request

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Enumerates connected drives

Attempts to read the root path of hard drives other than the default C: drive.

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.

Obfuscated Files or Information: Command Obfuscation

Adversaries may obfuscate content during command execution to impede detection.

Drops file in System32 directory

Enumerates processes with tasklist

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

UPX packed file

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