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Dialer.AdultBrowser

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:35:29 AM
Type:
Dialer
Risk Impact:
High
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.AdultBrowser is a dialer program that can be used to access pornography by dialing high-cost numbers using a modem.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Dialer.AdultBrowser.

Transmission


The most common installation method for Dialer.AdultBrowser is through Web sites that contain pornography.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003
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