Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:30 AM
Type: Dialer
Version: 1,0,1,4
Publisher: E-Group
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
EGDHTML_[number].dll (Where [number] is a four-digit version number.)
EGDIAL.dll
Instant Access
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Dialer.InstantAccess is a dialer that gives a user access to the premium services of a third-party Web site, by dialing a high cost number using a modem.
Symptoms
- Your Symantec antivirus program detects Dialer.InstantAccess and Adware.InstantAccess.
- Unwanted pop-up ads.
- Presence of a link, FunFunFun.lnk, on the desktop.
Transmission
The dialer can be manually installed when visiting a participating site.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 6, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version November 7, 2009 revision 021
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Initial Daily Certified version January 6, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version November 7, 2009 revision 022
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 7, 2004
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