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Dialer.Paycenter

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:34:33 AM
Type:
Dialer
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
Appears to be randomly named
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.Paycenter is a dialer application that can be used to access various servers, most often containing pornography.

Symptoms


There is an icon on the Windows desktop named "Harcore Sex."

Transmission


This dialer program can be installed by visiting Web sites. When using the default settings of current versions of Internet Explorer, Mozilla, or Opera, you would have to confirm the installation.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 1, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 1, 2003
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 1, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 020
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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