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Threat LensFile scan report

Is SOA.IMG safe?

Verdict
Malicious

ISO image triggers seven tier-1 engines with Valley/Yogi family consensus.

Seven tier-1 engines flag the file, two of them agreeing on the Valley family. The sample is a brand-new rare ISO image with no prior history or external corroboration.

Do not open this file

Treat the ISO as malicious and block it; retain endpoint protection and avoid execution.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
19of 75 flagged
Flagged 19No detection 56
Digital specimenSOA.IMG36df84a18a1e09e7fa…4648e215d8a4bd
Size8.9 MB
Code signingNot applicable
SandboxPartial coverage
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
19 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including ALYac and Antiy-AVL.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening

Do not open it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already opened it

Close it. If it opened links, requested credentials, or triggered unexpected behavior, disconnect from the internet and run a full device scan.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.

82%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Seven tier-1 engines flag the file, two of them agreeing on the Valley family. The sample is a brand-new rare ISO image with no prior history or external corroboration.

Recommended action

Treat the ISO as malicious and block it; retain endpoint protection and avoid execution.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

3 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    19 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Partial

    Runtime data is present, but no completed sandbox environment is recorded.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    Rule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Threat context

How remote-access malware works

This opens a secret 'back door' into your computer. Once it's running, an attacker can control your PC from anywhere — see your screen, read your files, switch on your webcam, install more malware, or use your machine to attack others.

Bottom line:It's built to stay hidden and keep that connection open for as long as possible.

Chapter 04

Detection & Forensics

Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.

Chapter 05

Safety & FAQ

Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.

What to do now

This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open this file. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already opened it, disconnect from the internet and start with a full antivirus scan or Microsoft Defender Offline scan. If compromise is suspected or the problem persists, use a reputable second-opinion scanner and follow incident-recovery or clean-reinstall guidance.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

8 evidence-based answers
Is SOA.IMG malware?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — SOA.IMG is malicious. Do not open it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 19 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: valley). It behaves as a backdoor/remote-access trojan that lets an attacker control the device remotely. If you've already opened it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is SOA.IMG?
Evidence-based answer
SOA.IMG is a file (application/octet-stream), about 8.9 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: valley) — a backdoor/remote-access trojan that lets an attacker control the device remotely. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.
How many antivirus engines detected SOA.IMG?
Evidence-based answer
19 of 75 antivirus engines flagged SOA.IMG, 19 of them as outright malicious. The raw count alone does not establish safety or danger; we also weigh which engines flagged it and corroborating behavior, identity, reputation, and rule evidence. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.
I already downloaded and opened SOA.IMG — what should I do?
Evidence-based answer
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.
How do I remove SOA.IMG?
Evidence-based answer
To remove SOA.IMG: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.
What kind of malware is SOA.IMG?
Evidence-based answer
SOA.IMG is classified as a backdoor/remote-access trojan that lets an attacker control the device remotely. Engines attribute it to the valley family. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.
What is the SHA-256 hash of SOA.IMG?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of SOA.IMG is 36df84a18a1e09e7fa3ccc26ef2c07c4ec3ce149593c01454b4648e215d8a4bd, and its MD5 is 6b512651cd6e58ccd9baeab87108058a. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.
How up to date is this analysis of SOA.IMG?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 24, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of SOA.IMG is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.
Chapter 06

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