GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

GameAssembly.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 97b00ff79e5cbb946e1991f929842501
Latest seen 2026-05-14 20:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-14 04:00:33 (2 weeks ago)
Size 207 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-14 20:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
97b00ff79e5cbb946e1991f929842501
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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 2026-05-14 04:00:33 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-14 20:00:39 (2 weeks ago).

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.

File 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 2026-05-14 20:00:39 (2 weeks 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!.

File Details

MD5: 97b00ff79e5cbb946e1991f929842501
Size: 207 MB
First Published: 2026-05-14 04:00:33 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-14 20:00:39 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-14 20:00:39 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common
%sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\common
%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen GameAssembly.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

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.

Analysis

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 0x0099d748
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 217804800

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

.text 10313728 bytes · 4.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 b94a5ff9d200dab71deee5f20235412e
il2cpp 146955264 bytes · 67.5% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 70bcf91c1e2c21f85777433ae15bdfb7
.rdata 42391552 bytes · 19.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 44ec415cbaa4f8805f75cc1088075471
.data 6512640 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 82d01d78bd11a4c009e16a1aae698994
.pdata 8471552 bytes · 3.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 972d513fe22c9c777ac998eb483ea73d
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.reloc 3159552 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 bce23148e8b6a9622375965e390ca656

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 97b00ff79e5cbb946e1991f929842501. 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 97b00ff79e5cbb946e1991f929842501.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.