Dialer.ConnectParty

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:33:41 AM

Type:

Dialer

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

Connect2Party.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Dialer.ConnectParty 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 on the system are detected as Dialer.ConnectParty.

• There are one or more pornographic file icons on the desktop. The icon itself may be a black icon with red lips.

Transmission

The most common installation method for this dialer program is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic in nature. It has also been reported to have been received in unsolicited email messages.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003