Unexpected DNS network traffic destination

Network traffic to other servers than the configured DNS servers was detected on the DNS port.

Writes a Windows system DLL name to a user directory

A module named after a system DLL outside System32 can be loaded instead of the real one by a program searching that directory.

Adds Run key to start application

Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Active Setup

Adversaries may achieve persistence by adding a Registry key to the Active Setup of the local machine.

Checks for any installed AV software in registry

Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

Using powershell.exe command.

Creates a large amount of network flows

This may indicate a network scan to discover remotely running services.

Downloads MZ/PE file

Drops desktop.ini file(s)

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.

Network Service Discovery

Attempt to gather information on host's network.

Writes to the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

Checks computer location settings

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

Drops file in System32 directory

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.

UPX packed file

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