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GameAssembly.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 57c28aa24989392e135f3246cf89f68c
Latest seen 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago)
First seen 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago)
Size 706 MB
Signed by 2K Games, Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago)
File hash
57c28aa24989392e135f3246cf89f68c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago); latest analysis 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by 2K Games, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

GameAssembly.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If GameAssembly.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 Trojan.Heur!.

MD5: 57c28aa24989392e135f3246cf89f68c
Size: 706 MB
First Published: 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago)
Latest Published: 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-11-09 23:01:09 (6 months ago)
GameAssembly.dll 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.

Signed By: 2K Games, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on GameAssembly.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\pga tour 2k25

ThreatInfo has observed GameAssembly.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for GameAssembly.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

GameAssembly.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x194ad000
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 20
Raw data 740772864

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.idata 7891968 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 660bc9f321df2ea44dc0163be3f31c85
.trace 102092288 bytes · 13.8% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 3b6ffe371527a0e386c19c72ba467794
.udata 31180288 bytes · 4.2% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 3b3e402c57f09853d61b1e7826a8c1d6
.data 6685184 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 7dedc5de88ef0b7e469516be1ba76615
.xtext 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.data2 2695680 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 670ee9e1e0e27f41ff53e4b8f65ac161
.sdata 253096960 bytes · 34.2% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 e9b82106ff75341386c4e9c4147801d0
.00cfg 187392 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c918ce525d37ea96405b22f7ff24d6b9
.xcode 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f90f9f0464f10e51656e7ad2aabf665d
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 97fd6cfdce7ee17be196e32a3f3d5c64
.sbss 37376 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8701b3f436756ca554f7f6bacbcb4caf
.xdata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a9506cedf8043d19e05022c44725fef6
.link 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c7960dc0acd0afd4648a7f227a1d7859
.data1 3557888 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 11d76bb3f3264b00b2c4c3189ca13d6f
.impdata 13824 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9f0b6051e9050087dfa3f1de989a915c
.bss 4781056 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 2f0432b86f2f44ba5eeabadc3be9596d
.didata 4341760 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e2de41be642dd96e52eeffa9e84c5444
.2k 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4b93d38c39cdad212d1d066692eaf59b
.rdata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f37df685a756fa5ebf06dc3a879a00d6
_RDATA 324199424 bytes · 43.8% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 def9bbc894a57a8ee7a9843a3255eeb0

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies GameAssembly.dll by MD5 57c28aa24989392e135f3246cf89f68c. It is part of the Trojan 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 57c28aa24989392e135f3246cf89f68c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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