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steamclient.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.GameHack File reputation report
MD5 e80a4fae3d255af30281eb11a6462a5e
Latest seen 2021-01-09 06:24:12 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-07-07 17:53:17 (6 years ago)
Size 7 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
2021-01-09 06:24:12 (5 years ago)
File hash
e80a4fae3d255af30281eb11a6462a5e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.GameHack, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2019-07-07 17:53:17 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 06:24:12 (5 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. Review the Risk category for related samples and common context.

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 2021-01-09 06:24:12 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: e80a4fae3d255af30281eb11a6462a5e
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2019-07-07 17:53:17 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-09 06:24:12 (5 years ago)
Status: Risk.GameHack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-09 06:24:12 (5 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%\sasha
%sysdrive%\games
%sysdrive%
%programfiles%

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

Top country Russian Federation
Share 38.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 38.9% 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 72.2%
Windows 7 22.2%
Windows 8.1 5.6%

The most common operating system signal for steamclient.dll is Windows 10 with 72.2% 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 0x02614000
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 19
Raw data 7345075

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

2135830 bytes · 29.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7f01a6da706004257f03eb9b48c1f90
567504 bytes · 7.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 85bf6f07242e21a0d5de65655f52f564
48423 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9a11e10284030e10fa0e5668b9665bc9
54772 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d81fa4df98bcdd9a18bb0f8258449c4
3783 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6564540de8035401cb69670587b58bae
30726 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bbf5a060aa94ebb78998cf92ab165da9
527 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 88eb6d5c167f0c3c11d7faef79237c4c
16007 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6324f145e44e66239d1b4d86986fd763
3697 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 550d3ce152abb59baee20d4e6e1e540a
4552 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8cce235b4f9aceebfc16354c56e9974a
997 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ed10b8374b7e078fd5cee465b511892b
774 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a44a86f2cecbc9b1362741ee726c1c7b
139287 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4e7d64b8e46948f6c609fa86b0b890d5
.exports 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d1b49d2db437e1854c3235caffd3cfa9
.imports 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 294af6c4346273f3543983990988d1e6
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 7bca7b3c89a3c8c70c1d978f343ae044
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.boot 4325376 bytes · 58.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ba2bbe2f57d41ff9d27af76eeff819c5
.taggant 8212 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 73a4a63f846577548495deb83d899b5e

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 e80a4fae3d255af30281eb11a6462a5e. It is part of the Risk report group. 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 e80a4fae3d255af30281eb11a6462a5e.
  • 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. Use the Risk category to compare similar reports.