Dialer.WSV

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:01 AM
Type: Dialer
Risk Impact: High
File Names: tibs5.exe drexinit.dll [FILE NAME].exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


When Dialer.WSV is executed, it installs itself and attempts to use the modem to dial a high-cost telephone number.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Dialer.WSV.

Transmission


There are reports that Web sites have installed this file.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 18, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 17, 2010 revision 018
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 18, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 17, 2010 revision 019
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 18, 2004

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