GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

steamclient.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 4b47a9ea662269b7757771bbc2a3d986
Latest seen 2023-10-18 23:05:51 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-10-09 12:02:37 (5 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Product Steamclient.dll

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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
2023-10-18 23:05:51 (2 years ago)
File hash
4b47a9ea662269b7757771bbc2a3d986
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.GameHack.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-09 12:02:37 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-18 23:05:51 (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 2023-10-18 23:05:51 (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: 4b47a9ea662269b7757771bbc2a3d986
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2020-10-09 12:02:37 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-10-18 23:05:51 (2 years ago)
Status: Risk.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-10-18 23:05:51 (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:

%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\games
%sysdrive%\game\cssv34_clientmod
%sysdrive%\css

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

Top country Russian Federation
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 25.0% 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 steamclient.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

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 0x021d2058
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 18
Raw data 6976512

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

2146304 bytes · 30.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c1d32e16985424e645f35316c7ee3e07
568832 bytes · 8.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d58c76cbbaeab097a7019ef787401862
48640 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a014e03fd9dfdf608dd33bc65afcf622
54784 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 be4a7c070600fd52f95df7804a9fd233
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 467d59c8e5bc682b4e93a551a2fcf5de
31232 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0d753efc938044ef1cc8e13513e77dc7
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 830f90de03c27eed7fce865a2374a760
16384 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a0d88a93b965adbbbe53b28c9d808913
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 305b74a6f681195dff2d16fc51069934
4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a5ddae9943cd9468d99cea165c9eecb7
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 48d9fdb8d61a5739a4aec1559c50c795
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 06d511a99df6453df1b2b298ca80543f
141824 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b9d2dcecc7785dee440250a3e63605fd
.edata 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bfa66691fddfcc3e7c023e5bee2925df
.idata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6479c0947b8875fa6fd1febad650f1d2
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 dcd2f165129f31ee0831105e3d759ef2
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 3948032 bytes · 56.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 13b74d08fea36d704b482e6f148a541a

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 4b47a9ea662269b7757771bbc2a3d986. 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 4b47a9ea662269b7757771bbc2a3d986.
  • 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.