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Steam_api.dll Malware Generic Analysis

Updated 2 months ago
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steam_api.dll

Technical Analysis

File Name steam_api.dll
File Type
PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Scanner Version 1.0.227.174
Database Version 2025-10-17 17:00:19 UTC
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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
296,452
File Size (bytes)
2025-10-17
Analysis Date

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File Identification

Hash Type Value Action
MD5
f46c54df95eb470936334363a9c5fab9
SHA1
b0178610a4315d003f639406f5f5d3b9321752bf
SHA256
ae52f70f46288a35091e88604f2300c1a2cf8541cfaf5286004024c55c8e0f28
SHA512
8fa37aff4d5e61db262240c59889e7648b3a94f90a8251f37f71477b59a5c67fa587c63c0fd884b74e3d5d68203305eb43f91de102da38b7b3d098654eeffa83
ImpHash
1f81cc82b7e6074b7d13e61a0e42b893

PE Analysis

Basic Information

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Image Base 0x10000000
Entry Point 0x1000a7b5
Compilation Time 2013-06-07 08:57:47
Checksum 0x00000000 (Actual: 0x00048b6a)
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

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Name Virtual Address Virtual Size Raw Size Entropy Characteristics MD5
.text 0x00001000 89,870 bytes 90,112 bytes 6.71 (Compressed) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 2268A7485E9CA9395E0C3C27CF356DF1
.rdata 0x00017000 29,241 bytes 29,696 bytes 4.81 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ E8DE47DDB9B9FD7D17DAF2D3C3C4EA6C
.data 0x0001f000 15,740 bytes 7,680 bytes 4.47 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE 9195CDEBA9FEE0B9EF6A092073EDED0E
RLD0 0x00023000 13,312 bytes 13,312 bytes 5.25 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 745D10C74CA550E6ABA3AB9DF21EA9BE
RLD1 0x00027000 143,505 bytes 143,872 bytes 7.48 (Compressed) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 640F1EF4599512141507C16C0A3F6115
.reloc 0x0004b000 9,320 bytes 9,728 bytes 6.40 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_DISCARDABLE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 7A7D2B923A2CFDBDD0861B4E49273458
Entropy Analysis Alert

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

Certificate Chain Analysis

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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

Follow these steps to completely remove the threat from your system

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  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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