Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:51 AM
Type: Dialer
Version: 6.1.0.0
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
Hardcore.exe
Porn Turbo.exe
Loader.exe
comload.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
When Dialer.Pornpaq is executed, and after accepting a licensing agreement, it attempts to access pornographic material by dialing a high-cost phone number using the modem.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Dialer.Pornpaq.
Pornographic icons are added to the desktop.
Transmission
The most common installation method for this dialer application is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic in nature.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 7, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version October 7, 2003 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 8, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Ying Lin
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