GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

RockstarSteamHelper.exe threat report

Detected as Suspicious Object File reputation report
MD5 deefa54e5f013823c24737a9d82bb511
Latest seen 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Rockstar Games

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Detection name
Suspicious Object
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago)
File hash
deefa54e5f013823c24737a9d82bb511
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.

Category context

Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Rockstar Games. Product metadata: Rockstar Games Steam Helper.

Digital signature

Signed by Rockstar 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 Susp category for related samples and common context.

RockstarSteamHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Rockstar Games Steam Helper. The reported company name is Rockstar Games. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.

If RockstarSteamHelper.exe 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 Suspicious Object.

Product Name: Rockstar Games Steam Helper
Company Name: Rockstar Games
MD5: deefa54e5f013823c24737a9d82bb511
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago)
Status: Suspicious Object (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-02 23:54:47 (3 years ago)
RockstarSteamHelper.exe 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: Rockstar Games, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on RockstarSteamHelper.exe 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.

%profile%

ThreatInfo has observed RockstarSteamHelper.exe 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 RockstarSteamHelper.exe 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.

RockstarSteamHelper.exe 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 0x0001e218
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1066496

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

.text 152576 bytes · 14.3% of section data
MD5 3d3112f2fec906b9b94589e97b565de3
.rdata 140288 bytes · 13.2% of section data
MD5 e738d35583df3cf3802b8a69828d6d36
.data 7680 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 12f7eb8d1f251fe4a3b9a6a9949abf9d
.pdata 8704 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 7ade1607e409b2e91d20708fbb74fb1c
.rsrc 307712 bytes · 28.9% of section data
MD5 65269ccbf91719de4481a8eec4eb7269
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0d4c8b1826f908acf1279d5fca00964e
.idata 14336 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 2a9b87c77c7f4d61cd48df3cfedceda3
.text 434176 bytes · 40.7% of section data
MD5 8fa6d37d5e10b0576bf7a5c37cc61f00

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 Suspicious Object

This report identifies RockstarSteamHelper.exe by MD5 deefa54e5f013823c24737a9d82bb511. It is part of the Susp 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 deefa54e5f013823c24737a9d82bb511.
  • 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 Susp category to compare similar reports.