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Dialer.Pecdialer

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:33:23 AM
Type:
Dialer
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
(Random numbers).exe
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.Pecdialer is a dialer program that can be used to access pornography, by dialing a high-cost number using a modem.

Transmission


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

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 8, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 22, 2007 revision 040
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 8, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 020
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 9, 2003
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