Dialer.MovieFile

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:35:36 AM

Type:

Dialer

Publisher:

MediaCharger

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.MovieFile is a dialer that installs software that downloads movies over the Internet. After confirmation of the charges, it accesses a 900 number and downloads its files.

The charge is $35 for a 30-day subscription.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Dialer.MovieFile.

• RAS (dial up) connection to MediaCharger.com.
• Continuous attempts to access the Internet.

Transmission

Most likely from an adware site.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 10, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version November 10, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 12, 2003