GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

steamclient.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 9f7da51e7480532ba1fd78282b8bbedb
Latest seen 2024-05-24 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-20 20:06:55 (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
2024-05-24 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
File hash
9f7da51e7480532ba1fd78282b8bbedb
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.GameHack.

Timeline

First seen 2021-10-20 20:06:55 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-24 23:01:28 (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 2024-05-24 23:01:28 (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: 9f7da51e7480532ba1fd78282b8bbedb
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2021-10-20 20:06:55 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-24 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
Status: Risk.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-24 23:01:28 (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%\counter-strike global offensive
%programfiles%
%desktop%\misc\garrys.mod.incl.auto.updater\garrys.mod.incl.auto.updater

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 Ukraine
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 33.3% 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 0x021d70b0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 18
Raw data 7021056

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

2149376 bytes · 30.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c30da149f6f81b8f60a6c618f04d7efb
570368 bytes · 8.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9c912bcb2137f3a8c3f23a6b7f7b2134
49152 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 56ed06f58fafafd2b5326a64e18ea0a1
54784 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6a42ae034482112a1682df6ed8ec8cf5
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8cd96b97ee9a5c6c2abea3e8e6c90956
31232 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6cdcc25ea21d3c10e5661eb317259efc
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d8686160e20ee363688c0116d1dbafa9
16384 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b0dffd510d39457538e61b70e30778ab
4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7946a89f4610178d8777bf304c49c05c
4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1cf97887ab7ee3d2f210409390de0a0e
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b87cbd3d9e084eba6758769dbf9a7bee
1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6acacdb0145dc498a20961b982c417ed
143360 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d09c7a74c3e85b9ff5dedce88f423e3a
.edata 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a2e9945bfa508f877cfd79b0d67efa07
.idata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e5ac26dc5d6f620c3a9340f95ce074f2
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a74467c9273db15416add36686e512ff
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 3985920 bytes · 56.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 29b1121340e59eb4740f8cb21c54e142

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 9f7da51e7480532ba1fd78282b8bbedb. 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 9f7da51e7480532ba1fd78282b8bbedb.
  • 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.