Checks BIOS information in registry

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

Checks computer location settings

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

Executes dropped EXE

Loads dropped DLL

Themida packer

Detects Themida, an advanced Windows software protection 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.

Discovers running processes

Running process information can be used to identify security tools or plan follow-on actions.

Suspicious use of NtSetInformationThreadHideFromDebugger