GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

steamclient.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 7e48af9a9b01f06d965d5098521c4cae
Latest seen 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months ago)
First seen 2023-07-10 23:00:46 (2 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
2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months ago)
File hash
7e48af9a9b01f06d965d5098521c4cae
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.GameHack.

Timeline

First seen 2023-07-10 23:00:46 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months 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 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months 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: 7e48af9a9b01f06d965d5098521c4cae
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2023-07-10 23:00:46 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months ago)
Status: Risk.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-07 23:01:13 (3 months 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%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-4043623710-2361163478-503003359-1001
%desktop%
%desktop%\juegos\carpetas de juegos

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

Top country Peru
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Peru with 50.0% 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 0x021d40b0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 18
Raw data 7087104

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

2147328 bytes · 30.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c1eca1371b2a25cc4e9a81e28f380dc8
569856 bytes · 8.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c49149f040699c41ba001bbd9d23a1d7
48640 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f902ac39d9312b31d13651c81b4fdf60
54784 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 54db24a9270f3ca4620e3e28a1ef6811
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 79372039572d862b25a5920c3adeb5fe
31232 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1983eba74d76d623568a876d0a706eba
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ff6f1d183e8b5e8718c11d1391af9645
16384 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 247c0bb4be8f5b7d6b0847d81c21d821
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ef566d1f0dddc2699758aa4d04904538
4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 84d7b069d8215a2bf9ba9af08d020fe9
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b80d9f9a0315441ea54292c395d4ab0d
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9f8e668f634bec8db16d365d4f95afc2
141824 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8b3b781e08179293de941bd3ea2caf91
.edata 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9b4a1d7b87edfe27dc83c280a6d46ee2
.idata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ec7e3b107bbd380af6b23ef31de25bee
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c2cc16aa7d6258fd9b70d3e2c9d932f1
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 4056576 bytes · 57.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 36e139ed7661af05afe87049b3e6f6c7

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 7e48af9a9b01f06d965d5098521c4cae. 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 7e48af9a9b01f06d965d5098521c4cae.
  • 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.