Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Creates new service(s)

Executes dropped EXE

Reads WinSCP keys stored on the system

Tries to access WinSCP stored sessions.

Reads data files stored by FTP clients

Tries to access configuration files associated with programs like FileZilla.

Reads user/profile data of web browsers

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

Stops running service(s)

Themida packer

Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

Unsecured Credentials: Credentials In Files

Steal credentials from unsecured files.

Accesses cryptocurrency files/wallets, possible credential harvesting

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.

Checks whether UAC is enabled

Modifies Security services

Modifies the startup behavior of a security service.

Power Settings

powercfg controls all configurable power system settings on a Windows system and can be abused to prevent an infected host from locking or shutting down.

Drops file in System32 directory

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger

Suspicious use of SetThreadContext