GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

gamejoltclient.exe threat report

Detected as Possible Threat File reputation report
MD5 0978cab19c5cda5cf7c77815a47ce684
Latest seen 2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months ago)
First seen 2024-11-15 23:01:15 (2 years ago)
Size 6 MB

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Detection name
Possible Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months ago)
File hash
0978cab19c5cda5cf7c77815a47ce684
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2024-11-15 23:01:15 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months 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.

File context

gamejoltclient.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months ago).

If gamejoltclient.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 Possible Threat.

File Details

MD5: 0978cab19c5cda5cf7c77815a47ce684
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2024-11-15 23:01:15 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-27 23:00:19 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

gamejoltclient.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed gamejoltclient.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen gamejoltclient.exe across 5 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 gamejoltclient.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.

Analysis

gamejoltclient.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 0x000010f6
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 6981120

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

.text 6062080 bytes · 86.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 317f810a05336181039056fe345f3354
.data 350208 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 5fb8b5bef417343c75012170b34ee43d
.rdata 17408 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9e32e235863d5f7eba9ffd2001b6043f
.eh_fram 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.pdata 21504 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 905005af50fddab6ac14d4f8cf9ce1d4
.xdata 12288 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9a7637a55742dea4099abd76949e3955
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 7168 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cdf0435957a254f19d66e3f6fa49ddad
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6d346aff7482b20b64f05696824d8cae
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 371200 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 cdf4ee9969fe254a0bd1e8578f816919
.reloc 137728 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 3629d4027be215def734c7b8899fb52e

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 Possible Threat

This report identifies gamejoltclient.exe by MD5 0978cab19c5cda5cf7c77815a47ce684. 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 0978cab19c5cda5cf7c77815a47ce684.
  • 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.