GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
A0009638.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-10-23 23:13:27 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 296ac697bf77d51b979e0c20f7479652
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2017-05-31 19:02:59 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-23 23:13:27 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Valve Corporation. Product metadata: Steam Client API.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
A0009638.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steam Client API. The reported company name is Valve Corporation. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-23 23:13:27 (2 years ago).
If A0009638.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Steam Client API |
| Company Name: | Valve Corporation |
| MD5: | 296ac697bf77d51b979e0c20f7479652 |
| Size: | 640 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-31 19:02:59 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-10-23 23:13:27 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-10-23 23:13:27 (2 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\sega\company of heroes 2 - ardennes assault |
| %profile%\downloads\[r.g. gamblers] valiant hearts\crack\crack |
| %profile%\downloads\[r.g. gamblers] valiant hearts\crack\crack.7z |
| %programfiles%\3dbazi.org\sniper elite 3 |
| %programfiles% |
| %sysdrive%\gry\the walking dead season 2 - episode 5-sc |
| %sysdrive%\games\_diski\sniper_elite_3-gameworks\nodvd |
| %sysdrive%\games\_diski\sniper_elite_3-gameworks |
| %sysdrive%\토렌트 다운\게임 |
| %programfiles%\sniper elite iii ultimate edition\verschiedene cracks |
ThreatInfo has observed A0009638.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen A0009638.dll across 23 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 12.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for A0009638.dll is Windows 10 with 64.3% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
A0009638.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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e351f4fbd8965d54486e461d76ed4b68
d45c836a9e01d7a47093d961a05dc20f
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Gen
This report identifies A0009638.dll by MD5 296ac697bf77d51b979e0c20f7479652. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.