GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

DontSleep.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.Gen File reputation report
MD5 a3f683aa97ccbb251da626d8b64719cc
Latest seen 2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-21 15:17:33 (7 years ago)
Size 116 KB

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Detection name
Risk.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago)
File hash
a3f683aa97ccbb251da626d8b64719cc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.Gen, 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 2018-08-21 15:17:33 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Nenad Hrg (SoftwareOK.com). Product metadata: Don't Sleep SoftwareOK.com.

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.

DontSleep.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Don't Sleep SoftwareOK.com. The reported company name is Nenad Hrg (SoftwareOK.com). The current detection status is Risk.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DontSleep.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 Risk.Gen.

Product Name: Don't Sleep SoftwareOK.com
Company Name: Nenad Hrg (SoftwareOK.com)
MD5: a3f683aa97ccbb251da626d8b64719cc
Size: 116 KB
First Published: 2018-08-21 15:17:33 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago)
Status: Risk.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago)
DontSleep.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.

%startup%
%profile%\downloads
%sysdrive%\programi\mega portable usb-stick\usb2017\programme\don't sleep 4.03\app
%sysdrive%\programi\usb progeami\usb2017\programme\don't sleep 4.03\app
%commonappdata%\msconfig
%sysdrive%\portables

ThreatInfo has observed DontSleep.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.

Windows Server 2012 R2 40.0%
Windows 10 30.0%
Windows Server 2012 20.0%
Windows 7 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for DontSleep.exe is Windows Server 2012 R2 with 40.0% 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.

DontSleep.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 0x0000b4bc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 114688

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

.text 45056 bytes · 39.3% of section data
MD5 9e970d181dcf2ffada4de3468c80c7e6
.rdata 8192 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 ee85ae6e3e9ddee481c718b6e215691a
.data 28672 bytes · 25.0% of section data
MD5 0733ba21e93dc785adf84a530b4d6b44
.rsrc 32768 bytes · 28.6% of section data
MD5 ebddb4e88ffc735008394c6970c73152

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.Gen

This report identifies DontSleep.exe by MD5 a3f683aa97ccbb251da626d8b64719cc. 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 a3f683aa97ccbb251da626d8b64719cc.
  • 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.