GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

socialclub.dll threat report

Detected as Hack.Patcher File reputation report
MD5 0078a3357b01b569b7168df06b951c38
Latest seen 2026-02-25 23:00:38 (3 months ago)
First seen 2024-12-28 23:00:25 (a year ago)
Size 2 MB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
Hack.Patcher
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-02-25 23:00:38 (3 months ago)
File hash
0078a3357b01b569b7168df06b951c38
Download Anti-Malware

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher.

Timeline

First seen 2024-12-28 23:00:25 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-02-25 23:00:38 (3 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

socialclub.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-25 23:00:38 (3 months ago).

If socialclub.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 Hack.Patcher.

File Details

MD5: 0078a3357b01b569b7168df06b951c38
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-12-28 23:00:25 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-25 23:00:38 (3 months ago)
Status: Hack.Patcher (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-25 23:00:38 (3 months ago)

Detection screenshot

socialclub.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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\games\crackedplay
%sysdrive%\games\crackedplay\grand theft auto v\_backup\goldberg
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\games
%sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common
%profile%\downloads\grand theft auto v [steam] (2015)
%sysdrive%\games\grand theft auto v\_crack\crack [mr_goldberg] (for steam).rar
%sysdrive%\utorrents download\grand theft auto v [steam legacy] (2015)
%sysdrive%\utorrents download\grand theft auto v [steam legacy] (2015)\crack\crack [mr_goldberg] (for steam).rar
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed socialclub.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.

Geography:

9 observed countries
16.7%
16.7%
16.7%
8.3%
8.3%
8.3%
8.3%
8.3%
8.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Albania with 16.7% 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 socialclub.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

socialclub.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00186cf8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2834432

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

.text 1976832 bytes · 69.7% of section data
MD5 cfff436302833b2677aff1f1834cf75c
.rdata 696832 bytes · 24.6% of section data
MD5 47a59b5ecb85de225655c51b1af33554
.data 41984 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 a50beb3ccfd1f787847b31eb962951a5
.pdata 72704 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 52883e1acd00395a81a09ee1cac9d902
.detourc 27136 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 24a3ed95dba7f3e26756a440d2dbb928
.detourd 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 31b795dccc410a524334953cd56357be
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0f4fcf55d112a00e810bd68a6384d92d
.reloc 17920 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 fd61aba2a65ceee3371007d05a06b186

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 Hack.Patcher

This report identifies socialclub.dll by MD5 0078a3357b01b569b7168df06b951c38. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scan the device and confirm whether this exact hash is present. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 0078a3357b01b569b7168df06b951c38.
  • 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.