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Steam_api.dll PUP Gen Analysis

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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 1.0.217.174
Database Version 2025-06-01 06:00:22 UTC
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PUP.Win32.Gen.ns

Malware family: Gen

This is a generic detection identifier for files exhibiting Trojan horse characteristics. It indicates malware that disguises itself as legitimate software while containing malicious code designed to compromise system security or steal information.
N/A
Detection Rate
788,480
File Size (bytes)
2025-06-01
Analysis Date

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File Identification

Hash Type Value Action
MD5
bbba363c7b9c42065b3660444c3cb37c
SHA1
0b31c8547585fecd0d2393aefed6e430873d0eda
SHA256
b7ae460fff26e7fe97b1fd5016d117eb74fe1ebe764cfe49559c658e869cca19
SHA512
e8f27d6c80ed937ecdee44037c6b781c11f3550d16d4f470b9d6f547c9173341f4f28baec26a539b1e01847bb786323cab28e63037acadc72ef2f8d01b901352
ImpHash
849d29a74c706e920994ae853ad804bd

PE Analysis

Basic Information

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Image Base 0x10000000
Entry Point 0x10b6197b
Compilation Time 2015-05-11 03:49:15
Checksum 0x000c1591 (Actual: 0x000c1591)
OS Version 5.1
PEiD Signatures PE32 executable (DLL) (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Digital Signature No valid SignedData structure was found.
Imports 7 libraries
KERNEL32, USER32, ADVAPI32, SHELL32, WS2_32, WINHTTP, PSAPI
Exports 793 functions
Resources 2 Resources
Sections 7 Sections

Version Information

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Comments ALI213 SpecialBuild
CompanyName Valve Corporation
FileDescription Steam Client API
FileVersion 02.71.29.02
InternalName Steam Client API (buildbot_steam-rel-win32-builder_steam_rel_client_win32@steam-rel-win32-builder)
LegalCopyright Copyright (C) 2007
OriginalFilename steam_api.dll
ProductName Steam Client API
ProductVersion 01.00.00.01
Source Control ID 2712902
Translation 0x0804 0x04b0

PE Sections

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Name Virtual Address Virtual Size Raw Size Entropy Characteristics MD5
.text 0x00001000 312,196 bytes 0 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ D41D8CD98F00B204E9800998ECF8427E
.rdata 0x0004e000 148,500 bytes 0 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ D41D8CD98F00B204E9800998ECF8427E
.data 0x00073000 10,533,252 bytes 0 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE D41D8CD98F00B204E9800998ECF8427E
.ALI2130 0x00a7f000 604,512 bytes 0 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ D41D8CD98F00B204E9800998ECF8427E
.ALI2131 0x00b13000 784,500 bytes 784,896 bytes 7.97 (Packed/Encrypted) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE 68687325D422D01F90FF2FFC7022CC7F
.reloc 0x00bd3000 344 bytes 512 bytes 3.93 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 51204FFF3A43818E75B7E8D0008D9D37
.rsrc 0x00bd4000 1,554 bytes 2,048 bytes 3.35 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ B13B936F0CEA67DA7ED4B005C9774C0F
Entropy Analysis Alert

1 section(s) with high entropy (≥7.5) detected - possible packing/encryption

Resource Analysis

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Total Resources: 2 (1,394 bytes)
Resource Type Count Total Size Percentage
RT_VERSION 1 1,048 bytes
75.2%
RT_MANIFEST 1 346 bytes
24.8%

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.

PUP.Win32.Gen.ns 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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