ASPack v2.12-2.42

Detects executables packed with ASPack v2.12-2.42

Checks computer location settings

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

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

Modifies system executable filetype association

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

Legitimate web (hosting) services can be abused by malware authors to host malware or C2s.

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

Sets desktop wallpaper using registry

UPX packed file

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