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Is SolaraV3.exe safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Ten high-trust engines and 43 of 74 overall detect this Sbadur trojan, reinforced by injection-related runtime activity and extensive YARA matches.

The sample has strong, independent Sbadur detections from Microsoft, Kaspersky, TrendMicro, and other high-trust engines. Runtime evidence includes process injection, LSASS targeting, and defense impairment, while the verified signer's entire recorded history consists of harmful samples. Do not run it.

Do not run this file

Quarantine or remove the file without running it, and keep antivirus protection enabled. If execution already occurred, isolate the device and investigate credential exposure, process injection, and defense-tampering activity.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
43of 74 flagged
Flagged 43No detection 31
Digital specimenSolaraV3.exef07e7c06d1a66307bc…678e0735b6ba99
Size18.4 MB
Code signingCMD Softworks LLC
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen1mo ago
Evidence3 priority signals
6 high-confidence signature or behavior rules matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before running

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

02

If you already ran it

Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.

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.

99%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

The sample has strong, independent Sbadur detections from Microsoft, Kaspersky, TrendMicro, and other high-trust engines. Runtime evidence includes process injection, LSASS targeting, and defense impairment, while the verified signer's entire recorded history consists of harmful samples. Do not run it.

Where this verdict could be wrong4 caveats
  • signing.verified=true for 'CMD Softworks LLC', but signing.trustedPublisher.matched=false and the same signer's recorded history is 3/3 malicious.
  • behaviour.hasMaliciousSandboxVerdict=false and droppedChildren.hasMaliciousChild=false, although all 10 inspected children remain unknown rather than confirmed benign.
  • Two tier-1 engines reported the sample clean, and ESET-NOD32 characterized it as a potentially unwanted application rather than a trojan.
  • contactedHosts=null, so the observed connection to 150.171.27.11 lacks a completed host-reputation cross-check.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

Recommended action

Quarantine or remove the file without running it, and keep antivirus protection enabled. If execution already occurred, isolate the device and investigate credential exposure, process injection, and defense-tampering activity.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

4 of 5 complete

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

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    43 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    1 runtime contact was observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • YARA

    Complete

    9 signature or behavior rules matched.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

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

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 18MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 1network contacts
  • 36filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Injected code into another process, a technique that can conceal execution.

  • High concern: Used an input-capture technique that can record credentials or keystrokes.

  • High concern: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.

  • High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.

  • Moderate concern: Contained obfuscated or packed code that makes inspection harder.

  • Moderate concern: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).

  • Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.

These are observed capabilities from an isolated analysis. A technique does not prove malicious intent on its own, and the file never ran on your device.

Threat context

How trojans work

A trojan disguises itself as something useful or harmless to trick you into running it. Once open, it does its real job in the background — anything from stealing data to opening a back door or downloading more malware.

Bottom line:The disguise is the whole trick, so a trustworthy-looking name or icon means nothing.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

6 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.

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 run this file. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already ran 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

    From a different, clean device, change the passwords on your important accounts (email and banking first) and turn on two-factor authentication.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.

Safety FAQ

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

9 evidence-based answers
Is SolaraV3.exe malware?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — SolaraV3.exe is malicious. Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 43 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: Sbadur). It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. If you've already run it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is SolaraV3.exe?
Evidence-based answer
SolaraV3.exe is a Windows executable program, about 18.4 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: Sbadur) — a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. 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 SolaraV3.exe?
Evidence-based answer
43 of 74 antivirus engines flagged SolaraV3.exe, 43 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 ran SolaraV3.exe — 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 SolaraV3.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove SolaraV3.exe: 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 SolaraV3.exe?
Evidence-based answer
SolaraV3.exe is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the Sbadur 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.
Is SolaraV3.exe digitally signed?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — SolaraV3.exe carries a valid digital signature from CMD Softworks LLC, which confirms the file hasn't been tampered with since that publisher signed it. A valid signature is a positive signal, but note that malware is occasionally signed with stolen or abused certificates, so it isn't proof of safety on its own.
What is the SHA-256 hash of SolaraV3.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of SolaraV3.exe is f07e7c06d1a66307bc38a5b50c3b2a2308ebdbfbb2edcc8132678e0735b6ba99, and its MD5 is f8492589e784210e01e3e1be866ff66d. 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 SolaraV3.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 20, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of SolaraV3.exe 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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