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For real-time analysis, upload any suspected solaris.exe sample to , Any.Run , or Joe Sandbox .

Some variants drop an XMRig miner as a hidden process named svchost.exe (but actually running from %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\svchost.exe ).

Adds registry run key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Solaris → "C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Roaming\solaris.exe"

Beyond the artistic Trojan, security databases frequently flag files named solaris.exe as active threats. solaris.exe

The file is a well-known graphical payload Trojan designed as a piece of "malware art" or an aesthetic virus. Created primarily by a developer known as Nikitpad , it is often featured in "malware showcase" videos due to its intense visual and auditory effects. Primary Features

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| Vector | Description | |--------|-------------| | | Attached ZIP file with solaris.exe disguised as invoice or document. | | Cracked software / keygens | Downloaded from torrent sites; runs silently in background. | | Drive-by download | Exploit kits (RIG, Fallout) dropping the binary via fake browser updates. | | Malicious Office macros | Word document macro downloads and executes solaris.exe . | For real-time analysis, upload any suspected solaris

| Variant | SHA-256 | |---------|---------| | Miner variant | a1b2c3d4e5f6... (64 chars) | | RAT variant | b2c3d4e5f6a1... | | Downloader variant | c3d4e5f6a1b2... |

Uses cmstp.exe or regsvr32.exe to bypass UAC on unpatched Windows 10/11 systems (CVE-2019–1388 style techniques).

Below are observed hashes (SHA-256) for distinct variants (sanitized examples — real hashes should be searched in threat intel platforms): The file is a well-known graphical payload Trojan

: It features 15 different payloads that flash bright lights, colors, and complex geometric shapes across the screen to obscure the user's view.

Any solaris.exe found on a Windows system is and should be treated as malware unless proven otherwise (e.g., a custom in-house tool from a trusted developer — but rare).