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

Event Triggered Execution: Component Object Model Hijacking

Adversaries may establish persistence by executing malicious content triggered by hijacked references to Component Object Model (COM) objects.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Adds Run key to start application

Checks installed software on the system

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

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Looks up external IP address via web service

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

AutoIT Executable

AutoIT scripts compiled to PE executables.

UPX packed file

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