Dialer.Rapidspark

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:34:04 AM

Type:

Dialer

Publisher:

RapidSpark Global Communications

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

Syscntr.exe

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Dialer.Rapidspark is a dialer program that can be used to access pornography by dialing a high-cost number using the modem.
The most common installation method for this dialer is through Web sites that contain pornography.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Dialer.Rapidspark.

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 September 22, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 22, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version September 22, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 020
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003