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A0186676.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-06-16 23:01:14 (11 months ago)
- File hash
- 028d9a8daba9ad31739b4132b4af20f9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-31 15:08:00 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-06-16 23:01:14 (11 months ago).
Company metadata: *!ReLOADeD!*. Product metadata: Steam 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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
A0186676.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steam API. The reported company name is *!ReLOADeD!*. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2025-06-16 23:01:14 (11 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If A0186676.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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | Steam API |
| Company Name: | *!ReLOADeD!* |
| MD5: | 028d9a8daba9ad31739b4132b4af20f9 |
| Size: | 823 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-31 15:08:00 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-06-16 23:01:14 (11 months ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-06-16 23:01:14 (11 months 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%\outlast whistleblower\binaries\win32 |
| %programfiles%\r.g. mechanics\outlast\binaries\win32 |
| %profile%\downloads\wht\wht\crack\binaries\win32 |
| %profile%\downloads\hepsi\yeni klasör\outwhistle\outwhistle\outwhistle-ahmetturan.org\crack\binaries\win32 |
| %programfiles%\outlast + dlc whistleblower\binaries\win32 |
| %programfiles%\outlast whistleblower\binaries |
| %sysdrive%\hry\outlast + dlc whistleblower\binaries |
| %programfiles%\r.g. mechanics\outlast\binaries |
| %sysdrive%\games dedsec\outlast\crack\binaries |
| %profile%\downloads\completed\outlast\binaries |
ThreatInfo has observed A0186676.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:
2 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 A0186676.dll across 27 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 20.2% 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 A0186676.dll is Windows 10 with 64.4% 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
A0186676.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.
72843e35ac5513b920f14ca0ea0253ee
3a0ea9c1f52c0939eed35188435781cd
8ce3e662420636a79828f97e730f364e
d36c58557dc75b74f3a68ea8b931d284
654b1fd38bf258b5f284aa09e9ee64a8
ae2aa719de42a6bbdc5648efcc8338ea
260a319f71399382dbd5918f0e9745a8
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 Hack.Patcher
This report identifies A0186676.dll by MD5 028d9a8daba9ad31739b4132b4af20f9. It is part of the Hack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.