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steamclient_loader.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 157c5c06ecc5f27a56eee0d397ba926a
Latest seen 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
Size 122 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Agent. 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
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
157c5c06ecc5f27a56eee0d397ba926a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago).

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

steamclient_loader.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If steamclient_loader.exe 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 Trojan.Agent.

File Details

MD5: 157c5c06ecc5f27a56eee0d397ba926a
Size: 122 KB
First Published: 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-15 15:01:05 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

steamclient_loader.exe 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%

ThreatInfo has observed steamclient_loader.exe 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_loader.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Taiwan
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan 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_loader.exe 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_loader.exe 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 0x00001a93
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 123904

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

.text 65024 bytes · 52.5% of section data
MD5 e8701eb309fa22a0de62fc46cb3f9e7c
.rdata 27648 bytes · 22.3% of section data
MD5 52c7452142bdf3b252ff329d9da3b5de
.data 2560 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 00dec8f6afe6c8e35c6ea809822f2a95
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8695c3183ee740e2ced5cf29ce0d0dd9
.reloc 4096 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 030fdc397f0090b95b5b697d70eb4285
.rsrc 24064 bytes · 19.4% of section data
MD5 e0543ad93d59c2c3c731f58310f53711

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 Trojan.Agent

This report identifies steamclient_loader.exe by MD5 157c5c06ecc5f27a56eee0d397ba926a. It is part of the Trojan 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 157c5c06ecc5f27a56eee0d397ba926a.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.