Lecture Notes on Solara Cheat Scam for Roblox

Introduction

• Discussion about a surge of messages regarding a "Solara cheat" for Roblox.
• Aim to expose it as a scam and discuss why game cheats should never be downloaded.

Overview of the Scam

• Viewers receive DMs about a free executor for Roblox with a Discord invite link.
• Red flag: Multiple DMs with identical messages indicate a scam.
• Joined the Discord server to investigate; many users joined quickly, confirming a scam environment.

What is Solara?

• Solara is described as a Roblox script executor (cheating tool).
• Allows users to run scripts in Roblox, undermining the gaming experience.
• Marketing claims: "Discover the power of Solara - the best Roblox script executor."

Downloading the Solara Cheat

• A download link leads to a setup.zip file (15.55 MB).
• The update channel shows the same file version number multiple times, suggesting the files are identical.
• The download link is sent via a Discord webhook, giving it a false sense of legitimacy.

Malware Analysis

• Used a virtual machine to analyze the setup.zip file.
• Setup.exe file is suspicious (no icon, unverified publisher).
• Running the file prompts the installation of WebView 2, indicating potential deeper issues.
• A suspicious text file within the downloaded setup folder mentions "spyware and malware."
• Running the setup.exe resulted in no action, indicating potential installation of malware.

Type of Malware

• Identified malware: Ratam Manthus (Stealer type malware).
• Extracts sensitive data like usernames, passwords, and browser cookies.
• Sends requests to external sites, potentially for further data theft.

Roblox Cheating Scene Insights

• Solara is not the only cheat tool; other tools like Wave also exist.
• Recent incidents: Wave cheat engine had a vulnerability allowing external access to user systems.
• Cheating software developers often hide issues, impacting trustworthiness.

Risks of Downloading Cheats

• Downloading any cheat tool poses significant risks, including malware infections.
• Ethical considerations: Cheating may bring momentary enjoyment but usually comes with serious consequences.

Conclusion

• Emphasized the importance of avoiding cheats.
• Mentioned Discord's recent action in banning scam servers, highlighting community efforts to combat scams.
• Urged players to focus on legitimate gameplay instead of cheating.