GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

steam_api.dll threat report

Detected as Crack.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 7fd4dab10332a68819887ddab0c8b506
Latest seen 2022-07-04 23:53:36 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 17:04:48 (8 years ago)
Size 869 KB
Publisher *!ReLOADeD!*
Product Steam API

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Crack.GameHack. 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
Crack.GameHack
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-07-04 23:53:36 (3 years ago)
File hash
7fd4dab10332a68819887ddab0c8b506
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.GameHack.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 17:04:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-04 23:53:36 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: *!ReLOADeD!*. Product metadata: Steam API.

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

steam_api.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steam API. The reported company name is *!ReLOADeD!*. The current detection status is Crack.GameHack, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-04 23:53:36 (3 years ago).

If steam_api.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 Crack.GameHack.

File Details

Product Name: Steam API
Company Name: *!ReLOADeD!*
MD5: 7fd4dab10332a68819887ddab0c8b506
Size: 869 KB
First Published: 2017-05-25 17:04:48 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-07-04 23:53:36 (3 years ago)
Status: Crack.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-07-04 23:53:36 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

steam_api.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:

%programfiles%\namco bandai\ace combat assault horizon - enhanced edition
%programfiles%\namco\ace combat assault horizon
%sysdrive%\games
%programfiles%\namco bandai
%sysdrive%\gamezz
%sysdrive%\jeux\racine\ace.combat.assault.horizon.enhanced.edition.multi9-prophet
%sysdrive%\juego\ace.combat.assault.horizon.enhanced.edition.multi9-prophet
%sysdrive%\ace combat assault
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\program files (x86)\ace combat assault horizon enhanced edition\ppt-acah

ThreatInfo has observed steam_api.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 steam_api.dll across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Turkey
Share 29.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 29.6% 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 60.7%
Windows 8.1 28.6%
Windows 7 10.7%

The most common operating system signal for steam_api.dll is Windows 10 with 60.7% 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

steam_api.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000286aa
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 888832

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

.text 206336 bytes · 23.2% of section data
MD5 5c543654c99b14ef4e3946cc1ac8e22c
.rdata 47616 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 0bf828a660f79fb78432a0eb2b087637
.data 6144 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 b48eb8643aad93fec89e947c06a5b742
.rsrc 118272 bytes · 13.3% of section data
MD5 21c370bc5cd1c26a58e84affeec32de4
.RLD0 52736 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 28fca77b07c845371ab098ed1f61a2e0
.RLD1 443904 bytes · 49.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d4500a44efb68b947eb4b435136c83a6
.reloc 13824 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 4d4023a96128369e2cbd8b87fc3d4a4e

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 Crack.GameHack

This report identifies steam_api.dll by MD5 7fd4dab10332a68819887ddab0c8b506. 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 7fd4dab10332a68819887ddab0c8b506.
  • 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.