Dialer.Global

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:34:35 AM
Type:
Dialer
Publisher:
Global Netcom GmbH
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
(varies)
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.Global is a dialer that dials high-cost international phone calls using a modem.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Dialer.Global.

Transmission


Some Web sites often install this dialer, or it is installed as a component of another program that you install.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 1, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 14, 2011 revision 025
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 1, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 14, 2011 revision 038
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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