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.

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Indicator Removal: File Deletion

Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

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.

Enumerates processes with tasklist

Hide Artifacts: Hidden Files and Directories

UPX packed file

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