Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:40 AM
Type: Dialer
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
dialer.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Dialer.Sexprovider is a dialer program that can be used to access pornography, by dialing a high-cost number using a modem.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Dialer.Sexprovider.
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 November 18, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version November 18, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 24, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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