GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
game.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
- Trojan.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-03-21 23:54:47 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 080f4e3208c0e8f60c3bbba14c8289f9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-03-20 23:07:44 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-21 23:54:47 (2 years ago).
Signed by Arrowhead Game Studios AB. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
game.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-21 23:54:47 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If game.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: | 080f4e3208c0e8f60c3bbba14c8289f9 |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-03-20 23:07:44 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-03-21 23:54:47 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-03-21 23:54:47 (2 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Arrowhead Game Studios AB |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on game.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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\common\helldivers 2\data |
| %sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common\helldivers 2\data |
| %programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\helldivers 2\data |
ThreatInfo has observed game.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 game.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 33.3% 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 game.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
game.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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bc44d2a947ea629f6d0d485b5d8b980e
0b6b563e2df20c893c1a66a1a5033ce1
ca104c487f5c848940b149c869cf716c
a53b4a8c501991d58aed79ff7b3d506f
4243ae12aff2c78ce536b2a08f9bb123
307964b1855dbfa9dde4e9eccc1bb3f0
0c0e10d4e388f1b9adca5a27ff7de1be
f17b66b55b439b6ee84a705be44a563c
0871c7f76c40baa347a35b6abac5bb8b
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
7ce7b72e88cc305b5aea2e2f35f9fc1d
9abb1f4f83410b505e4b2f1c06d76d28
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 game.dll by MD5 080f4e3208c0e8f60c3bbba14c8289f9. 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.