GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

steamclient.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 4fd115d0b102ed98e904219acfab12ce
Latest seen 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 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
2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 years ago)
File hash
4fd115d0b102ed98e904219acfab12ce
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.GameHack.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 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 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 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: 4fd115d0b102ed98e904219acfab12ce
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 years ago)
Status: Risk.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-01 20:35:09 (4 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%\games

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

Top country Russian Federation
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 100.0% 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 0x021d3058
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 18
Raw data 7174144

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

2146304 bytes · 29.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 712c3af6a87142c34005e54935c9ee9b
569344 bytes · 7.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f89ba37212abc9f0e366a7e337101166
48640 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bfcbd2f6e1d562e1e8c0748b22f76bfe
55296 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e623730b188ffee4defd0c8c2241a3c0
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fc6a4197e2739b9072a95e884382b3a3
31232 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d5d6b3599499bb63aba656d1b6d394b
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 efd2f913ab706e8e0e8b9fd1be22fa66
16384 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c62ad5bca57ddf8ab7661b21ec583419
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ccb952e285f173007fd8aedb3494af91
4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 49296ed25438aa5a6d748cab29f4ed27
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 88a41c19a84ddd1fb3b9e711c8515e3b
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9908b1b9873542c47e6414885206be25
142336 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6a29a9143ce2fcb66eb83f105292a534
.edata 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2b356f11c4c40f2bf9c62ce439af1bc5
.idata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4a3d70651aede5f97c0d82ca387f3dd5
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e85b94af15bc4ac83a4b92f08ac52538
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 4144128 bytes · 57.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 822a75c03539d8c02f85e42d266c7ee9

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 4fd115d0b102ed98e904219acfab12ce. 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 4fd115d0b102ed98e904219acfab12ce.
  • 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.