Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Executes dropped EXE

Themida packer

Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection system.

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

Contacts third-party web service commonly abused for C2

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

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger