Dialer.Pornpaq

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:34:51 AM
Type:
Dialer
Version:
6.1.0.0
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
Hardcore.exe Porn Turbo.exe Loader.exe comload.dll
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


When Dialer.Pornpaq is executed, and after accepting a licensing agreement, it attempts to access pornographic material by dialing a high-cost phone number using the modem.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Dialer.Pornpaq.
Pornographic icons are added to the desktop.

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 October 7, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 7, 2003 revision 004
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 8, 2003
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Writeup By: Ying Lin

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