GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

steamclient.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 4820f664a67db48d708fe0fc6b3acc3d
Latest seen 2024-04-08 23:03:56 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-01-06 08:37:16 (6 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Product Steamclient.dll

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.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
Risk.GameHack
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-04-08 23:03:56 (2 years ago)
File hash
4820f664a67db48d708fe0fc6b3acc3d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.GameHack.

Timeline

First seen 2020-01-06 08:37:16 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-08 23:03:56 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Steamclient.dll.

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

steamclient.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Steamclient.dll. The current detection status is Risk.GameHack, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-08 23:03:56 (2 years ago).

If steamclient.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 Risk.GameHack.

File Details

Product Name: Steamclient.dll
MD5: 4820f664a67db48d708fe0fc6b3acc3d
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2020-01-06 08:37:16 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-08 23:03:56 (2 years ago)
Status: Risk.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-08 23:03:56 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

steamclient.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%
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\games
%programfiles%\valve
%programfiles%\strogino cs portal
%programfiles%\juegos
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-315431717-511518937-2566051100-1001
%sysdrive%\my games
%desktop%\ny mapp\allting

ThreatInfo has observed steamclient.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 steamclient.dll across 19 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 38.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 38.2% 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 79.4%
Windows 7 11.8%
Windows 8.1 8.8%

The most common operating system signal for steamclient.dll is Windows 10 with 79.4% 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

steamclient.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 0x02662000
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 19
Raw data 7442613

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

2140323 bytes · 28.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac52705dcfaec40505825c8b2bb0d729
568020 bytes · 7.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 656efe502469abdde4b7df5584272292
48510 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6870339f46eed93d13ee5f92a0e5f619
54792 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6ec3f1b560bb6fb3b76ac01d7e2d2360
3783 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9278cd021e492e196810b56ee7f92b55
30727 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4fc3146cd712edd786dc4d8e1df66e2a
526 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 78d6fe6b2641046e5239d34b3bcc440e
16009 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 32d46788070a483d0c2210c066793319
3698 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 475ab6f865e80c65b04e35665d8a70ba
4552 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 88e1bf39df89c4db604eeebddd660e6b
997 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7f346adb1cda33b6bfcc4395404b12e
776 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 738240c119afea2313ae010c4332a1aa
140568 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 437258b2167ae38b8458302c2f27d0ea
.exports 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1922490c735b92e0918f39b07a80a91c
.imports 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8a8027da0e9745605b13b9fa432c16f9
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b8b02155fc7501d48036004436c23399
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.boot 4416512 bytes · 59.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7d877ed312bae24ccfd7c06dc5aed93f
.taggant 8212 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1f17d96e7df126f657ffe2371af5921a

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 Risk.GameHack

This report identifies steamclient.dll by MD5 4820f664a67db48d708fe0fc6b3acc3d. 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 4820f664a67db48d708fe0fc6b3acc3d.
  • 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.