GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
DontSleep.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.Gen. 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
- Risk.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- a3f683aa97ccbb251da626d8b64719cc
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.Gen, part of the Risk threat category.
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.
First seen 2018-08-21 15:17:33 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-26 04:06:21 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Nenad Hrg (SoftwareOK.com). Product metadata: Don't Sleep SoftwareOK.com.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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.
File 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.
File Details
| 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) |
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:
| %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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen DontSleep.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Nigeria with 20.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
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.
Analysis
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
9e970d181dcf2ffada4de3468c80c7e6
ee85ae6e3e9ddee481c718b6e215691a
0733ba21e93dc785adf84a530b4d6b44
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.