Dialer.Aconti

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:33:15 AM
Type:
Dialer
Version:
Not available
Publisher:
A Lifestyle GmbH
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
Ancoti.exe
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.Aconti is a dialer program that can be used to access various Web sites by dialing a high-cost phone number using the modem. The sites that can be accessed are mostly pornographic.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Dialer.Aconti.

Transmission


The most common installation method for this dialer program is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic in nature.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 8, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 8, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 12, 2002
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