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

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

Enumerates connected drives

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

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

Drops autorun.inf file

Malware can abuse Windows Autorun to spread further via attached volumes.

UPX packed file

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