DCAgent remote management tool

DCAgent is part of ManageEngine, a remote administration tool that can be used as a backdoor

Badlisted process makes network request

Network request originating from process or tool commonly abused by malware.

Downloads MZ/PE file

Enumerates connected drives

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

Looks up external IP address via web service

Uses a legitimate IP lookup service to find the infected system's external IP.

Checks computer location settings

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

Drops file in System32 directory

Executes a VBScript file via the Windows Script Host.