GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
SteamService.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
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 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 6c028519034e246c12e7953cf6aabf1b
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: Valve Corporation. Product metadata: Steam Client Service Library.
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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
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 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Steam Client Service Library |
| Company Name: | Valve Corporation |
| MD5: | 6c028519034e246c12e7953cf6aabf1b |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 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:
| %commondir% |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen SteamService.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
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.
OS Version:
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.
Analysis
SteamService.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.
ac8fc9277eeedcb1c00ae732dd625db3
cfa57ccd49209e63d1e87ab16bccdcb7
04d3b95ae8ec971dea8dc3f201d3cf4a
8c64868125764f411bfcbe29d0637198
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.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as Suspicious Object
This report identifies SteamService.dll by MD5 6c028519034e246c12e7953cf6aabf1b. 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.