GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

steam_api.dll threat report

Detected as Crack.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 bffc95f61b11bd31d8c8d0314b5174c7
Latest seen 2022-01-02 21:11:35 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 15:09:12 (8 years ago)
Size 867 KB
Publisher *!ReLOADeD!*
Product Steam API

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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
2022-01-02 21:11:35 (4 years ago)
File hash
bffc95f61b11bd31d8c8d0314b5174c7
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.GameHack.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 15:09:12 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-02 21:11:35 (4 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 2022-01-02 21:11:35 (4 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: bffc95f61b11bd31d8c8d0314b5174c7
Size: 867 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 15:09:12 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-02 21:11:35 (4 years ago)
Status: Crack.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-02 21:11:35 (4 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%\far cry 4\bin
%programfiles%\r.g. mechanics\far cry 4\bin
%programfiles%\far cry 4\bin\bin
%profile%\downloads\far.cry.4.update.v1.6-reloaded\rld-fc416\crack\bin
%programfiles%\r.g. mechanics\far cry 4
%sysdrive%\far cry 4
%sysdrive%\games\far cry 4\far cry 4
%programfiles%\far cry 4
%sysdrive%\the maik\juegos\far cry 4
%sysdrive%\the maik\juegos instalador\far cry 4\far.cry.4.update.v1.6-reloaded\rld-fc416.rar\crack

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 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 15.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 15.4% 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 69.2%
Windows 8.1 19.2%
Windows 7 11.5%

The most common operating system signal for steam_api.dll is Windows 10 with 69.2% 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 0x000287fa
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 886784

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

.text 210432 bytes · 23.7% of section data
MD5 c2adae87b0f99542ec1a8ef050246777
.rdata 49152 bytes · 5.5% of section data
MD5 1549c3dd9763a643b296ccbc9caf4c54
.data 5632 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 e5bad264c3045994eaa4209794513598
.rsrc 118272 bytes · 13.3% of section data
MD5 2a00367774f491550f0f70a26e513e03
.RLD0 14336 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2fa180d7ee6748e13f9b05d1bc539e35
.RLD1 474624 bytes · 53.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d55ca7432d1947bdb7a5febaefe514a1
.reloc 14336 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 0d71bb883445b6d6adbfff698518b2be

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 bffc95f61b11bd31d8c8d0314b5174c7. 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 bffc95f61b11bd31d8c8d0314b5174c7.
  • 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.