SteamService.dll threat report

MD5 6c028519034e246c12e7953cf6aabf1b
Latest seen 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Valve Corporation

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
Suspicious Object
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago)
File hash
6c028519034e246c12e7953cf6aabf1b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Valve Corporation. Product metadata: Steam Client Service Library.

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.

SteamService.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steam Client Service Library. The reported company name is Valve Corporation. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago).

If SteamService.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 Suspicious Object.

Product Name: Steam Client Service Library
Company Name: Valve Corporation
MD5: 6c028519034e246c12e7953cf6aabf1b
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago)
Status: Suspicious Object (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (3 weeks ago)
SteamService.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed SteamService.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SteamService.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.

SteamService.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x000bac8c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 2372096 ac8fc9277eeedcb1c00ae732dd625db3
.rdata 831488 cfa57ccd49209e63d1e87ab16bccdcb7
.data 46080 04d3b95ae8ec971dea8dc3f201d3cf4a
.rsrc 2560 8c64868125764f411bfcbe29d0637198
.reloc 104960 e2fa4f95cb8e5a5a9a86a1fd6d080028

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.

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