ACProtect 1.3x - 1.4x DLL software

Detects file using ACProtect software.

Checks BIOS information in registry

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

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

Modifies system executable filetype association

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

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

Adds Run key to start application

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Checks installed software on the system

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

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Enumerates connected drives

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

Indicator Removal: Clear Persistence

remove IFEO.

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

Maps connected drives based on registry

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

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

Drops file in System32 directory

UPX packed file

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