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Dialer.DialPlatform

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:37:34 AM
Type:
Dialer
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
Loader.dll.
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.DialPlatform is a dialer program that can be used to access pornographic material by dialing a high-cost number using the modem.

Symptoms


A file is detected as Dialer.DialPlatform.

Transmission


Dialer.DialPlatform is installed when visiting pornographic Web sites.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 31, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 31, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 1, 2004
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