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Steam_api.dll Malware Generic Analysis

Technical Analysis

File Name steam_api.dll
File Type
PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Scanner Version 1.0.220.174
Database Version 2025-07-18 22:00:29 UTC

Malware.Win32.Generic.cld

Malware family: Generic

This detection name identifies suspicious files displaying Trojan-like behavior patterns. It represents malware that masquerades as benign programs while executing unauthorized activities on the infected system.
N/A
Detection Rate
304,132
File Size (bytes)
2025-07-18
Analysis Date

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File Identification

Hash Type Value Action
MD5
5bcdb7fd43feb8ff65d32f613ee5126c
SHA1
432ac573fc166bc354b200c010696d6ccde945c4
SHA256
ac072cb85a79e96c9376fa7957a791856e65bcf423f8cb7ff963e05c513ebacd
SHA512
3fe546b5fe10c4b57f9bc71ca122127dd86b48debd510a795ba5350c5e7eca038404d975ee4acbe4ff0200bf10c221087ccf5e082e5cedcdb86eeb11029ff39c
ImpHash
1f81cc82b7e6074b7d13e61a0e42b893

PE Analysis

Basic Information

Image Base 0x10000000
Entry Point 0x1000a775
Compilation Time 2013-05-23 20:09:17
Checksum 0x00000000 (Actual: 0x000503a4)
OS Version 5.1
PEiD Signatures PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Digital Signature No valid SignedData structure was found.
Imports 4 libraries
KERNEL32, USER32, ADVAPI32, SHELL32
Exports 54 functions
Resources 0 Resources
Sections 6 Sections

PE Sections

Name Virtual Address Virtual Size Raw Size Entropy Characteristics MD5
.text 0x00001000 89,806 bytes 90,112 bytes 6.70 (Compressed) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 54D999AAF188B7E19D46E458F36373F6
.rdata 0x00017000 29,033 bytes 29,184 bytes 4.83 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ E62CCB205565EAB572CF4F35A2CFEA33
.data 0x0001f000 15,676 bytes 7,680 bytes 4.42 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE DEB21DD67CC230C855F0D15BF470BECB
RLD0 0x00023000 13,248 bytes 13,312 bytes 5.12 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 665F8CC7F928080697158FF4A4B9A3E2
RLD1 0x00027000 151,587 bytes 152,064 bytes 7.44 (Compressed) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 03E3D999EC0D5E982DC543270607844B
.reloc 0x0004d000 9,584 bytes 9,728 bytes 6.49 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_DISCARDABLE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 5811B46A617077D6F2FE16C8F8C29B87
Entropy Analysis Alert

2 section(s) with elevated entropy (≥6.5) - possible compression

Certificate Chain Analysis

No Digital Signatures

This file is not digitally signed.

Security Implications:
  • Cannot verify the publisher's identity
  • Increased security risk when running this file
  • May trigger security warnings on some systems

⚠ This file either lacks a digital signature or the certificate chain could not be verified
Exercise caution when executing unsigned files from unknown sources

Certificate Verification Status

No valid SignedData structure was found.

Recommendation: Verify the file source and ensure it comes from a trusted publisher.

Malware.Win32.Generic.cld Removal

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Removal Instructions

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  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
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  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button to begin scanning your computer for threats.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process and ensure all threats are eliminated.
Important: Before You Start
Disconnect from the internet to prevent the malware from spreading or downloading additional threats. Run the scan in Safe Mode for better detection and removal of persistent threats.

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