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Dialer.PornPaq.B

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:36:51 AM
Type:
Dialer
Version:
6.1
Publisher:
Coulomb Ltd.
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
Hardcore.exe
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.Pornpaq.B is a dialer program that attempts to access pornographic material by dialing a high-cost phone number using a modem.

Symptoms


The program, Hardcore.exe, is visible on the desktop.
  • Your Symantec program detects Dialer.PornPaq.B.


Transmission


The most common installation method for this dialer application is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 23, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 23, 2004
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 23, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 020
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 23, 2004
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